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Drivers and affected registered owners of a seized vehicle can apply for a review to dispute a vehicle seizure.
SafeRoads portal maintenance
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Due to scheduled maintenance, the SafeRoads portal will not be available during the noted time.
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There are 2 options when you want to dispute a vehicle seizure. Depending on your circumstance you may apply as a driver under the Suspended Driver Vehicle Seizure Program or an affected person to dispute a vehicle seizure. There are different grounds for each kind of review.
Financial hardship and inconvenience are not grounds for cancellation of your Seizure Notice.
An adjudicator cannot consider arguments such as:
If you choose to be represented by a lawyer or an agent, consent to representation is required. For ease of use, SafeRoads Alberta has a Consent to Representation form (PDF, 74 KB) you can complete and upload to the SafeRoads portal. This form will be deemed an original.
You have until 11:59 pm the day before the seized vehicle is scheduled to be released to apply for a vehicle seizure review.
The adjudicator will review the statements and supporting documents that you or your representative and the law enforcement agency provided within the required timelines to decide if your Seizure Notice should be confirmed or cancelled.
You will be notified by your preferred contact method when the adjudicator’s decision is available in the SafeRoads portal.
If your vehicle Seizure Notice is cancelled, a Seized Vehicle Release Authorization will be provided to the tow lot where your vehicle was impounded to release your vehicle. You will be responsible for all costs involved in the vehicle seizure.
You may seek judicial review of decisions rendered by SafeRoads Alberta by filing an application with the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, in accordance with section 47.1 of the Traffic Safety Act.
If you wish to serve a copy of your Originating Application on the Director by email, visit Service of commencement documents on the Crown for more information.
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