Montreal police seized a vehicle belonging to Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferranda on August 8, 2026 after her partner was stopped for exceeding the speed limit while driving in violation of a driving ban. The enforcement action followed a traffic stop in which the partner was cited for excessive speed despite the prohibition that applied to the vehicle.
According to police statements, the partner continued to operate the car even though a ban was in place, prompting officers to intervene. When the speeding infraction was recorded, authorities moved to impound the automobile as a direct consequence of the breach of the driving restriction. The mayor was not present at the time of the seizure, and no further legal action beyond the vehicle impoundment has been reported.
The incident underscores the enforcement of traffic regulations in Montreal, regardless of the driver's identity or association with public officials. Police confirmed that the seizure was conducted in accordance with standard procedures for violations of driving bans and speed limits. The mayor's office has not released additional comments regarding the event, and the vehicle remains under police custody pending further administrative steps.