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Second occurrence The administrative penalties are imposed with or without a criminal charge. A criminal conviction will result in additional penalties.
• Immediate two-stage, fixed-term driver’s licence suspension consisting of two distinct parts:
1. 90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances; and
2. further 36-month driver’s licence suspension.
· During this 36-month suspension period, the driver may participate in Alberta’s IRS: FAIL Ignition Interlock Program and during that term operate a vehicle equipped with an interlock device. If they choose not to participate in the IRS: FAIL Ignition Interlock Program, the driver will remain suspended and cannot legally drive.
• Completion of the IMPACT program.
· If the driver does not complete this requirement within 1170 days, they will receive a new administrative suspension for noncompliance and remain suspended until the remedial education course is completed.
• 30 day vehicle seizure.
• $2,000 fine plus victim surcharge or
20 per cent. Third (and subsequent) occurrence The administrative penalties are imposed with or without a criminal charge. A criminal conviction will result in additional penalties.
• Immediate two-stage, fixed-term driver’s licence suspension consisting of two distinct parts:
1. 90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances; and
2. further lifetime driver’s licence suspension.
· During this lifetime suspension period, the driver may participate in Alberta’s IRS: FAIL Ignition Interlock Program and during that term operate a vehicle equipped with an interlock device. If they choose not to participate in the IRS: FAIL Ignition Interlock Program, the driver will remain suspended and cannot legally drive.
· Provided the driver meets the eligibility criteria, they can apply for driver’s licence reinstatement and removal of the interlock requirement after 10 years. An application does not guarantee removal of the lifetime suspension.
• 30 day vehicle seizure.
• $2,000 fine plus victim surcharge or
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 116 ↗Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.