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A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Driving under the influence (DUI) penalties aim to prevent impaired driving and improve safety on our roads.
Alberta has Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) that apply to impaired driving under the Traffic Safety Act. Additionally, law enforcement can proceed with charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, that can result in further penalties imposed by the courts.
Once the Notice of Administrative Penalty is issued by law enforcement, the driver’s licence suspension or disqualification begins immediately. A Confirmation of Suspension will be sent to the last known address listed on your motor vehicle file.
All DUIs listed below mean you drove while impaired to any degree with alcohol, drugs, fatigue or prescription drugs or a combination of those in your system.
Repeat DUIs show a pattern of high-risk driving behaviour and the penalties escalate with each prior occurrence.
If you are suspected of being impaired by alcohol, drugs or a physical or medical condition that affects your ability to safely drive, you are subject to a 24-hour driver's licence suspension.
If you receive a 24-hour driver's licence suspension for medical reasons, you may have your file reviewed by Driver Fitness and Monitoring to determine your fitness to drive.
The following WARN penalties occur when your blood alcohol concentration is between 0.05 and 0.079 or you fail drug and alcohol sobriety tests.
IRS: FAIL is administered under section 88.1 of the Traffic Safety Act.
Under the IRS ZERO: Novice Program, there is zero tolerance for any alcohol and drugs for novice drivers in the Class 7 learner’s licence or a Class 5-GDL licence category.
If your driver’s licence has been suspended, you will receive the following penalties:
Under the IRS ZERO: Commercial Program, there is zero tolerance for any alcohol or drugs, or both, for drivers operating a commercial vehicle.
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