Vehicle impoundment overturned as lack of safe transportation during cancer treatment constituted exceptional hardship.
The applicant appealed the 45-day impoundment of her vehicle, which occurred after her son drove it with a suspended license.
The applicant, who was undergoing cancer treatment and required regular medical appointments, argued that the impoundment caused exceptional hardship.
The Tribunal found that due to her compromised immune system and the COVID-19 pandemic, alternative transportation options like Uber, public transit, or relying on family members were not reasonable or safe.
The Tribunal ordered the return of the vehicle, concluding that the lack of safe transportation threatened the applicant's health and safety.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJun 18, 2020