Truck impounded, driver charged, owner charges pending in dual suspended licence case

A 24-year-old man faces charges after Thunder Bay police stopped a pickup truck whose registered owner had a suspended licence – only to discover the driver was also under suspension. The Thunder Bay Police Service towed and impounded for seven days at the owner’s expense. July 2, 2025. (Thunder Bay Police Service/Facebook)

A 24-year-old man faces charges after Thunder Bay police stopped a pickup truck whose registered owner had a suspended licence – only to discover the driver was also under suspension.

The Thunder Bay Police Service said an officer was on patrol Wednesday afternoon when an automatic licence plate reader flagged a vehicle with an owner whose licence was suspended.

After pulling over the truck, the officer learned the driver was a mechanic test-driving the car. But further checks revealed the driver’s licence was suspended due to a prior stunt driving offence.

As a result, the mechanic has been charged with driving while suspended

“Further investigation revealed that … the vehicle was not insured,” police said in a social media post related to the incident.

“Charges against the owner of the vehicle are pending.”

Additionally, the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days at the owner’s expense.