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IRS ZERO: Novice The IRS ZERO: Novice program applies to all alcohol and/or drugs and there is a zero tolerance approach for any alcohol and/or drugs for novice drivers in the Class 7 learner’s licence or Class 5-GDL licence category. Contraventions for this type of suspension/disqualification include the following:
• an immediate 30 day driver’s licence suspension
• a seven day vehicle seizure
• $200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent. IRS ZERO: Commercial The IRS ZERO: Commercial program applies to all alcohol and/or drugs and there is a zero tolerance approach for any alcohol and/or drug for a commercial driver operating a commercial vehicle in a commercial capacity. Contraventions for this type of suspension/disqualification include the following: First occurrence Three day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent. Second occurrence
15 day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $600 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent. Third occurrence
30 day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent. IRS: WARN The IRS: WARN program applies when a law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a driver has operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration that is equal to or exceeds 50 milligrams of alcohol in 100 mililitres of blood. Contraventions for this type of suspension/disqualification include the following: First occurrence Three day immediate driver’s licence suspension, three day vehicle seizure, and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent. Second occurrence
15 day immediate driver’s licence suspension, seven day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the Crossroads course (or the Planning Ahead course may be used as an equivalent), and $600 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent. Third occurrence
30 day immediate driver’s licence suspension, seven day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the IMPACT Program, and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.Text extracted from the PDF for reference and may contain layout artefacts. The official PDF is authoritative.
Open official handbook at page 114 ↗Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.