Lewisporte RCMP Seizes Vehicle From 81-Year-Old Suspended Driver

Lewisporte RCMP seized and impounded an 81-year-old woman’s vehicle after stopping her on Road to the Isles on Nov. 7 and finding she was driving with a suspended licence, police said. She was also issued a ticket under the Highway Traffic Act.

At approximately 1:05 p.m., officers responded to a report that a known suspended driver was operating a vehicle headed toward Lewisporte. Police said the information came from a concerned member of the public. Officers found the described vehicle on Road to the Isles and pulled it over.

The driver was an 81-year-old woman whose licence had been suspended in late 2025, according to the RCMP. Police seized and impounded her vehicle and issued her a ticket for operating a vehicle with a suspended licence under the Highway Traffic Act. Police said she was left without her licence and vehicle.

The RCMP said its officers proactively patrol roadways across Newfoundland and Labrador. During those patrols, they look for impaired drivers and check for seatbelt use, as well as whether vehicles and drivers are operating safely and have the appropriate documentation.

Police reminded motorists to drive safely and sober. They also advised drivers to ensure their licences, vehicle registrations and insurance are always up to date.