As you likely already know, different traffic violations will lead to various different amounts of demerits.
These demerits accumulate on your driving record, and if you get too many in too short of a time, you can face legal consequences.
It’s important to be aware of these demerits and how they work so you can stay within the law. Obviously the best plan would be to never commit a violation, but of course, mistakes do happen.
15 or more demerits in a 2 year period is the legal maximum
For reference, you can see the entire demerits list from the official Alberta Traffic Regulations Demerits Points Program document here.
So what does it say about running a red light?
How many demerits is running a red light in Alberta?
According to the Alberta Traffic Safety Act, running a red light is 3 Demerit Points in Alberta.
This is from section 54.
Other similar violations are also listed, such as:
Red Light Violations and Demerit Points in Alberta
| Violation Description | Enactment and Section Number | Demerit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Running a red light at intersection | Section 54(1)(a) Traffic Safety Act | 3 |
| Flashing red light at intersection | Section 54(5)(a) Traffic Safety Act | 3 |
| Flashing red light – not at intersection | Section 54(6)(a) Traffic Safety Act | 3 |
This chart only details violations related to red lights. Every other violation is listed in the document linked to above.
In Summary
- Running a red light in Alberta will get you 3 Demerit points added to your driving record
- The Alberta Traffic Safety Act lusts the demerit points for all traffic violations
- 15 or more demerits in a 2 year period is the legal maximum
