COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Health guidelines, hours of service and exemptions to continue moving critical goods.
The Consumer Investigations Unit is warning Albertans about a website representing itself as a driving test scheduler, operating in Alberta. Exercise caution, conduct research and verify the legitimacy of a website before disclosing any personal information online.
A new and more efficient road test system has launched to ensure drivers have timely access to tests while keeping Alberta roads safe.
We strengthened oversight of the system to ensure all road tests are fair and safe, resulting in competent, safe drivers.
As of January 5, 2021, passenger vehicle road tests for Class 4, 5, and 6 are now delivered by private driver examiners through Alberta registry agents.
Class 1, 2 and 3 commercial, truck and bus road tests continue to be conducted by government examiners to ensure drivers are meeting higher standards set by the new Mandatory Entry Level Training program.
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All Albertans who want to take a driver’s road test can now book one online as the province continues to open up the economy and access to personal protective equipment (PPE) increases.
Information about the tests and required health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found in COVID-19 Road Tests: Eligibility and procedures (PDF, 77 KB). All drivers will have to follow these procedures, including signing this Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability ("Assumption and Release") for Road Tests During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF, 126 KB) form to the test to be signed in front of the driver examiner.
We are experiencing increased online scheduling requests so drivers are encouraged to check back regularly if they are having problems connecting with us.
The Registrar of Motor Vehicles has extended the expiration of the following driver knowledge test results:
All driving schools are responsible for determining when they can provide services in a safe manner.
For information about operating a business during COVID-19 visit Alberta Biz Connect.
All motor vehicle documents must now be renewed prior to expiry. Alberta driver’s licences, vehicle registrations, and other permits and certificates that expired prior to May 15, 2020 must now be renewed.
Find select registry services available remotely through encrypted email or fax.
Some registry agents have voluntarily closed or are operating with reduced hours. Call your local registry office to ensure it is open and confirm whether they provide the service you require remotely.
The following vehicle inspection certificates must now be renewed if they have expired:
Commercial carriers can access an interactive map on 511 Alberta to find open restaurants, restrooms and showers on Alberta highways.
All commercial carriers and drivers, whether they cross provincial, territorial or the Canada-United States (U.S.) border, are being encouraged to continue to follow comprehensive sanitation and health protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
We recommend all commercial drivers travelling to or returning home from the U.S. or elsewhere in Canada:
Additional measures to support commercial carriers will be published on this page as they are approved. For more information, visit COVID-19 info for Albertans.
All Ministerial Orders in respect of Ministerial order no. 23/20, Ministerial order no. 24/20, and Ministerial order no. 32/20 have expired as of August 15, 2020. All COVID-19 Railway related suspensions are no longer in effect.
The Bill of Lading adds liability to consignors and carriers to ensure that goods being transported are not damaged or spoiled upon receipt.
To support social distancing efforts, carriers are reminded they can provide any required documents under the Bill of Lading electronically, as per section 31(1) and 31(2) of the Electronic Transactions Act. Carriers may:
Electronic bills of lading are authorized continually.
For decisions received between March 17, 2020 and June 15, 2020, Albertans and businesses will have until July 15 to file appeals of decisions by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles or peace officers to the Alberta Transportation Safety Board (ATSB).
For decisions received between March 17, 2020 and August 14, 2020, Albertans and businesses will have until September 14, 2020 to file for judicial review of ATSB decisions.
Extensions and temporary suspensions of regulatory requirements granted under a Ministerial Order as a result of COVID-19 for employees of provincially regulated railways have expired as of August 14, 2020. These include:
If you have questions regarding Provincial Railway compliance, contact [email protected].
Permitting Questions: [email protected]
Driver Program Questions: [email protected]
International Registration Plan: [email protected]
Driver Fitness and Monitoring: [email protected]
Commercial Carrier Questions: [email protected]
Inspection certificate questions: [email protected]
Dangerous Goods: [email protected]
International Registration Plan: [email protected]
Provincial Rail Questions: [email protected]
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