DUI/Impaired Driving

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.