Licences and penaltiesQuestion 156 of 310

A suspended driver is caught driving a friend's car. What happens to the car?

  1. It is returned to the owner at once
  2. Only the driver pays, and the car is released
  3. It is impounded, and the owner pays the towing and storage costs
  4. It is not impounded because the driver is not the owner
Show answer

Correct answer: It is impounded, and the owner pays the towing and storage costs

The vehicle is impounded even if another person owns it. The owner is responsible for the costs.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), 3. Driving while suspended — the consequences, page 118

Practice licences and penalties

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026