chapter 9 — your licence Job  — an impaired driving conviction can prevent you from  holding certain jobs.  Travel  — an impaired conviction could create problems for you when travelling to certain countries, including the U.S. and Mexico.  In addition to impounding vehicles operated by impaired  drivers, police can also impound the vehicle you are driving if  you are caught committing any of the following offences: Police can immediately impound the vehicle for seven days,  which could escalate to 30 or 60 days for repeat offenders. The  owner is then required to pay the vehicle towing and storage  fees to get their vehicle back. It’s important for vehicle owners to understand that they are  responsible for making sure that only licensed drivers use their  vehicles. For example, if an employer allows a prohibited or  unlicensed driver use of a company vehicle, the vehicle could  be impounded. Do you like to travel? You need to be aware that rules, signs  and traffic controls can change when you cross a border. If you  drive in another country, particularly overseas, you may find  yourself driving on the left side of the road, going around a  complex roundabout or looking at unfamiliar traffic signs. To  be a safe driver, think ahead and find out the driving rules of  the area you’re travelling to. You may be able to find out some  information from guidebooks. The Internet is making it easier to  learn about driving in other jurisdictions (see  chapter 10 ,  need  to know more? ). Check to make sure your vehicle insurance  will cover you before you  leave Canada. Vehicle impoundment  Driving in other locations  driving tip 157 • driving while unlicensed • driving while suspended or prohibited  • excessive speeding (40 km/h or more over the posted limit) • street racing or stunt driving • riding (or allowing a passenger to ride) while improperly  seated.