Impaired driving penalties Alberta

Impaired driving penalties Alberta.

PENALTIES

A conviction for an impaired driving charge will result in serious penalties and consequences. These include a criminal record, the loss of your driver’s licence, a fine or jail sentence and increased insurance costs. For most drivers, fighting the charges of impaired driving is the only option.

For drivers with blood alcohol over .08:

Criminal charge for BAC over .08, impaired by drugs or alcohol or refusal to provide requested sample(s).
Immediate licence suspension which is sustained until criminal charge is resolved.
1st charge: sustained licence suspension and 3-day vehicle seizure, “Planning Ahead” course.
2nd charge: sustained licence suspension, 7- day vehicle seizure, “Impact” course.
3rd charge: sustained licence suspension, 7-day vehicle seizure, “Impact” course.
Mandatory ignition interlock after criminal conviction – 1 year for 1st conviction; 3 years for 2nd conviction; 5 years for 3rd conviction.

For drivers with Blood Alcohol .05 to .08:

1st offence – Immediate 3-day licence suspension and 3-day vehicle seizure.
2nd offence – Immediate 15-day licence suspension, 7-day vehicle seizure, “Planning Ahead” course.
3rd offence – Immediate 30-day licence suspension, 7-day vehicle seizure, “Impact” course.

For new (GDL) drivers with blood alcohol over .00