IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE SANCTIONS FOR HADFORD DEFENCE GROUP IN ALBERTA

If you're pulled over and suspected of alcohol or drug impairment in Alberta, your license could be suspended on the spot—no proof needed, no blood or urine test required, just the officer's suspicion.

Under the Alberta Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) program, you might face one of five sanctions, depending on your license type and screening results. Know your rights and the law to navigate these situations effectively.

DISCOVER IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE SANCTIONS IN ALBERTA

The IRS program includes five types of sanctions:

IRS: 24-hour
- 24-hour immediate driving suspension
- Possible vehicle seizure
- Possible license seizure

IRS: novice
- 30-day immediate driving suspension
- Possible vehicle seizure for seven days
- $200 fine plus victim fine surcharge
- Possible license reinstatement conditions

IRS: commercial
- 3 to 30 days immediate driving suspension
- $300 to $1200 acceptable plus victim fine surcharge
- Possible license reinstatement conditions

IRS: warn
- 3 to 30 days immediate driving suspension
- Vehicle seizure for 3 to 7 days
- $300 to $1200 acceptable plus victim fine surcharge
- Mandatory participation in an education course

IRS: fail
- 90-day immediate driving suspension
- Vehicle seizure for 30 days
- $1,000 to $2,000 fine plus victim fine surcharge
- Participation in Alberta's ignition interlock program (12 months, 36 months, or life)
- Mandatory participation in an education course

While not criminal, an IRS is serious, and having a knowledgeable lawyer is crucial, especially with prior convictions. Hadford Defence Group has a track record of successfully defending clients against IRS sanctions. They understand the grounds for review and will advocate for you, reviewing police notes, preparing submissions, and gathering evidence to support your case. Even if you miss the 7-day window, contact them for a possible late review.