getting arrested with hand cuffs. You will get 7 demerits in alberta for drinking and driving.

The Alberta Demerits Points program is a section of the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. It details the various violations that lead to demerits.

It’s important to know this information to stay within the legal limits. Generally speaking, you need to stay under 15 points in a 2 year span.

There are other stipulations as well, but that is for another article.

Review the Alberta Demerits Points program here

Most violations are only 2 or 3 points. A DUI is a much more serious offence and is weighted heavier.

How many demerit points for a DUI in Alberta?

A DUI is a very serious traffic violation in Alberta law.

You will receive 7 Demerit Points on your driving record as well as other fines and legal consequences.

You will get a DUI with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) off .08 or more.

Alberta is known for being a province that takes drinking and driving very seriously.

It should also be pointed out that if you have a GDL license, the BAC for legal consequences is 0.00. There is zero tolerance for any blood alcohol whatsoever.

Depending on the circumstances of your DUI, demerits may be the least of your troubles, as there can be criminal charges, jail times and license suspensions.

In Summary

  • A DUI in Alberta will add 7 Demerit Points to your driving record.
  • This is one of the higher numbers in the program, as drinking and driving is heavily policed in Alberta.
  • You may also face criminal charges, fines and suspensions

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