Speeding tickets may seem like a simple matter, but they can have serious long-term effects on your driving record and finances. A single conviction can lead to:
Fines that increase with every kilometre over the limit
Demerit points added to your licence
Higher insurance premiums, as insurers view speeding as risky driving behavior
Job risks for professional drivers or those insured through their employers
1. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD
Having a clean driving record ensures your insurance premiums do not rise. Even one traffic violation can raise insurance premiums, and in certain cases, an individual could be facing a licence suspension.
2. AVOID DEMERIT POINTS
Speeding Fines in Alberta
Fines are calculated per kilometer over the posted speed limit:
1–15 km/h over: $78 – $89
16–30 km/h over: $95 – $167
31–50 km/h over: $175 – $351
51 km/h or more over: Starts at $351 and increases significantly with speed (plus possible licence suspension or vehicle seizure)
Note: Fines are doubled in construction zones, regardless of workers being present.
3. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FIGHT
While the fines may seem manageable, the real cost comes from demerits and insurance hikes. Insurers often treat speeding convictions as indicators of high-risk behavior, leading to years of increased premiums. Too many demerits can also lead to a licence suspension.
The assumption is that once you receive a traffic ticket, there’s no way to fight it. That is simply not true. A ticket is only the first step. The next step is determining whether the evidence against you is admissible. In many cases, it isn’t—because of errors or mistakes. This can include anything from outdated radar equipment to minor errors made by the issuing officer. At Ticket Help, we request full disclosure from the courts on your behalf. If there are flaws in the evidence, our team will find them and work to have your ticket withdrawn or reduced.
Avoid Licence Suspension – Some violations carry enough demerits to suspend your licence if left unchallenged.
Protect Your Insurance – Convictions almost always cause your insurance premiums to rise.
Negotiate Penalties – Prosecutors and judges may be open to reducing fines, demerits, or penalties.
Protect Your Career – For many people, a conviction can impact employment or even the ability to drive to work.
GET HELP FROM OUR TEAM
If you have been issued a speeding ticket, you have options. Our team may be able to reduce or get the ticket withdrawn altogether. Call us anytime at 825-760-4357 for your free quote.
IRS or Immediate Roadside Sanctions FAIL are issued under Section 88.1 of the Traffic Safety Act. An administrative penalty is imposed on those drivers who are suspected of impaired driving or other alcohol related offences.
YOUR APPEAL
A recipient is permitted within 7 days of the IRS to appeal this decision, after this timeline, the recipient may only reasonably appeal if they have reasonable grounds to do so. These grounds require evidence to prove that the accused was physically or mentally unable to appeal their decision.
LATE APPEALS
If you have missed the 7-day deadline, you may qualify for ‘exceptional circumstances’. Late reviews are governed under Section 10 PAPR , which outlines that the recipient may apply up to 12 months after your NAP was issued, Call us, and our team can advise you on whether you may still be eligible for a late review.
Imposed on drivers where an officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a driver has between 50-80 mg of alcohol in their bloodstream. The public gets confused as the federal law states that 80 milligrams or higher constitutes an IRS FAIL, however, the province of Alberta has added to this by enacting along side the federal law that if a driver exceeds the legal limit of 50 milligrams of alcohol in their blood stream, they can receive a suspension and towing.
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.
Imposed on drivers who hold learner licences or have probationary licences. These types of licences do not permit the driver to have any amount of alcohol in their system.
PENALTIES
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:
Imposed on drivers that have consumed alcohol or drugs or has any medical condition that is affected the drivers physical or mental ability.
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.
IRS: COMMERICAL
Imposed on drivers who are operating a commercial vehicle, such as a delivery truck, bus with any alcohol/drugs in their system
Under the IRS ZERO: Commercial Program, there is zero tolerance for any alcohol or drugs, or both, for drivers operating a commercial vehicle.
An officer imposes an IRS fail when they have reasonable grounds to suspect that a driver operated a motor vehicle while their blood alcohol concentration was equal to or exceeded 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood.
PENALTIES
IRS: FAIL is administered under section 88.1 of the Traffic Safety Act.
First occurrence
Second occurrence
Third occurrence
If you have been issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction, you must act within 7 days of receiving your notice.
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most serious offences under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Even a first offence can result in life-changing penalties that affect your license, finances, employment, and personal record.
Immediate Penalties for DUI in Alberta
License Suspension: Immediate roadside suspension (IRS) starting at 90 days, followed by 1 year of mandatory ignition interlock participation
Vehicle Seizure: Up to 30 days
Fines: $1,000 minimum fine for a first offence
Demerits: 6 points
Criminal Record: A conviction remains on your criminal history and can affect travel, employment, and insurance
Insurance Impact: Major increase in premiums, often placing drivers in “high-risk” categories
Repeat offences carry harsher penalties, including longer suspensions, higher fines, and potential jail time.
A DUI conviction can affect your ability to cross the border, especially into the United States.
Employers who require driving may terminate or refuse employment based on a DUI conviction.
At Ticket Help, we understand the high stakes of a DUI charge. Our team carefully examines your case, including:
Whether the roadside demand (breath or blood test) was lawful .
If the testing equipment was properly calibrated and used correctly
Whether your Charter rights were violated during the stop or arrest
If disclosure reveals errors or flaws that can lead to evidence being excluded.
Contact us today for a free consultation at 825-760-4357
Careless driving is considered one of the most serious traffic violations under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act. It is classified as a strict liability offence, which means prosecutors do not need to prove that you intended to drive carelessly—only that your actions met the definition of the offence.
A careless driving conviction carries significant consequences, including:
Penalty: $567 – $2,000 fine
Demerits: 6 points
Insurance Impact: Premiums comparable to those of an impaired driving conviction
Additional Risks: In certain cases, drivers may also face license suspension or even jail time
At Ticket Help, our goal is to have your ticket reduced or dismissed whenever possible. The outcome depends heavily on the specific circumstances of your case, which is why we encourage all clients to contact us for a free consultation at 825-760-4357
Red light tickets are different from camera tickets. If you are stopped by an officer after going through a red light, it is considered a moving violation. A camera light ticket is issued to the registered owner, not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the offence. Red light tickets result in 2 to 3 demerit points and affect your future insurance rates up to 3 years. Camera tickets are more like parking violations and do not result in any demerit points on your licence.
If you choose to fight your ticket and plead not guilty, you will most likely be required to attend court. At Ticket Help, we handle the process on your behalf—so you never have to step foot in a courtroom.
GET HELP FROM OUR TEAM
If you have been issued a red-light ticket, you have options. Our team may be able to reduce or get the ticket withdrawn altogether.
Call us anytime at 825-760-4357 for your free quote.
Running a stop sign is a common ticket in Alberta. If you fail to come to a full stop or fail to turn signal you could receive a stop sign violation. Here are common rules on where you should stop.
• If there is a line, stop there
• If there is no line, stop before the cross walk
• If there is no cross walk or line stop at the nearest point of the intersection where you have a clear view of the intersection.
In most cases the issue is not where you stopped rather if your vehicle had come to a full stop.
If you have been issued a stop sign ticket, you have options. Our team may be able to reduce or get the ticket withdrawn altogether.
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Hands free – anyone who is in control of a motor vehicle is allowed to use a cell phone hands free.
Earphones – using earphones or headphones in a hand free manner is also permitted. However, the driver must be able to clearly hear what is happening on the road.
Emergency calls – calling 911 is permitted, often it is recommended that anybody who calls an emergency number to pull over and do so.
GET HELP FROM OUR TEAM
If you have been issued a cell phone ticket, you have options. Our team may be able to reduce or get the ticket withdrawn altogether.
Call us anytime at 825-760-4357 for your free quote.
Stunt driving is treated as a serious traffic offence under Alberta law. Tickets are issued when a driver or passenger engages in conduct that distracts, startles, or interferes with other road users.
Common examples include:
Penalties for Stunt Driving
At Ticket Help, we work to reduce or dismiss stunt driving tickets, depending on the circumstances of your case. A conviction can have lasting consequences on your record, employment, and insurance rates, so we encourage you to contact us for a free consultation at 825-760-4357
A driver’s licence can be suspended for several reasons, including DUI charges, Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS), hit-and-run incidents, or the accumulation of too many demerit points. Losing your licence can seriously affect both your work and personal life. For those whose employment requires driving, a suspension could even mean losing their job.
At Ticket Help, We work to protect your licence, prevent suspensions, and help keep your insurance premiums from increasing.
Call us anytime at 825-760-4357 for your free quote.
If you’ve received a hit-and-run ticket, contact us immediately. Our team will guide you through the steps to protect your rights and handle the situation properly.
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Dangerous driving is a serious offense in Canada, involving operating a vehicle in a manner that endangers the public, considering all the circumstances. It is about the potential for harm, even if no one is physically injured. This includes:
• Excessive speeding
• Aggressive driving
• Racing
• Driving under the influence
• Disregarding traffic signals
• Reckless driving in poor weather
Dangerous driving can also lead to criminal offenses. Unlike provincial traffic violations, dangerous driving is a criminal offense, this means it can lead a police record and potentially severe consequences.
If you’ve received a dangerous driving ticket, you still have options. Our team may be able to have the charge reduced or even withdrawn entirely.
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Overweight loads, driving too fast or unsafely, can jeopardise your Class 1 licence and your career. Commercial drivers do not have the same safety net that non-commercial drivers do. If a non-commercial driver loses their licence, they’re eligible to reapply for a restrictive licence to get to and from work. However, when a commercial driver loses their licence, they will not be afforded this eligibility. Many trucking tickets are issued on behalf of the name of the company, not the driver. You should be prepared to have an attorney or agent appear on behalf of the corporation to represent the corporation in criminal or traffic court.
If you have received a ticket on behalf of your corporation, you have options. Our team may be able to reduce or get the ticket withdrawn altogether.
Call us anytime at 825-760-4357 for your free quote.
