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What happens when your license is suspended in Alberta?

Leia Doyle

What happens when your license is suspended in Alberta?

Alberta has enforcement programs to catch people who ignore the law and drive while their licence is suspended. If you are caught driving a motor vehicle while your licence is suspended, you may go to jail. Jail terms for this offence are common. You will also face a large fine.

What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license in Alberta?

First Offense. According to Section 95(1) of Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act, a person who is found guilty for the first time of driving with a suspended license is subject to a fine of not more than $2,000.

How many penalty points do I have?

To find out how many penalty points are on your driving licence record, contact the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) at 076 108 7880 or email [email protected], and quote your driving licence number.

Are there any exceptions to driving while suspended?

There are no exceptions. For example, you cannot drive to work or to pick up your children. There are no special licences that allow you to drive some of the time. There are very serious penalties for driving while suspended. The magistrate may give you a fine with penalty units, as listed below. Usually you will not get the maximum penalty.

Is the driving test in Scotland still suspended?

Information about driving tests in Scotland and Wales has been moved to a separate guide. Updated to confirm that driving tests are still suspended, and that rescheduled dates given for car driving tests will not go ahead – you will be asked to go online and choose a suitable date and time when driving tests can restart.

When do you get your license back after a suspension?

If you accumulate 10 points or more within 2 years, you will be suspended. Driving privileges will not be reinstated until you have satisfied all reinstatement requirements and received written notification of reinstatement from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Can a driver’s license be suspended for excessive points?

For example, a license suspension for excessive points might have different reinstatement requirements than a license suspended for driving under the influence (DUI) or failing to maintain car insurance. The DMV will mail you a suspended license notice to the address on file (more reason to always alert the DMV of address changes ).