Alberta Class 7 Practice

Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Program Alberta has one impaired driving program called the Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) program. This impaired driving program includes a multi-tiered escalating approach to deter impaired driving. Impaired drivers will receive immediate and significant penalties at roadside that include: • escalating driver’s licence suspensions • escalating fines • escalating vehicle seizure lengths • mandatory education programs • the Ignition Interlock Program IRS: 24-hour The IRS: 24-hour program applies to drivers whose ability to operate a motor vehicle has been impaired by a physical or medical condition, or by drugs or alcohol. A 24-hour licence disqualification will be issued.

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