Alberta Class 7 Practice

Demerit point penalties for fully-licensed and GDL drivers: Points Offence 7 points Failing to remain at the scene of a collision 6 points Careless driving Failing to stop for a school bus Racing Speeding (exceeding limit by at least 51 km/h) 5 points Failing to stop at a railway crossing (School bus or a vehicle carrying explosives, gas, or flammable liquids) Failing to stop for a peace officer 4 points Failing to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk Following too closely Speeding (exceeding limit by 31 to 50 km/h) 3 points Driving to the left of the yellow line / Driving left of center on unmarked two-way Driving in the wrong direction on a one-way highway Failing to report a collision Failing to stop at an intersection controlled by a stop sign Failing to stop for a red light at an intersection Impeding passing vehicle Improper passing Stunting Speeding (exceeding limit by 16 to 30 km/h) 2 points Failing to obey instruction of traffic control device Improper backing - backing into an intersection or crosswalk or unsafe backing onto a highway Improper turns Improper turns - U-turn Traffic lane violation Speeding (exceeding limit to maximum of 15 km/h) For a complete listing of the Demerit Point Program visit: www.alberta.ca/demerit-points.aspx

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.