If caught driving while your license is suspended for a criminal code offence, what happens to the vehicle you are driving?

When a driver is caught operating a vehicle while their license is suspended due to a criminal code offence, the law mandates that the vehicle be impounded for a specific duration. In this case, the vehicle will be impounded for 45 days, which serves multiple important purposes:

1. It acts as a deterrent for individuals who might consider driving without a valid license again.

2. It helps ensure public safety by removing potentially unsafe drivers from the roads.

3. The 45-day impoundment period also allows authorities to conduct any necessary investigations regarding the circumstances of the suspension and the driver's behavior.

This impoundment is part of a broader strategy to enforce traffic laws and reduce the incidence of suspended drivers operating vehicles. The duration is stipulated as 45 days in Alberta law, reinforcing the seriousness of driving with a suspended license, especially related to criminal charges.