Driver and Traffic Safety

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors


Description
Provides information about driver fitness monitoring, traffic safety, and driving laws.

Service provides:

  • information about driver fitness monitoring, traffic safety, and driving laws

Includes:

  • Alberta Traffic Safety Plan - to create safer drivers, vehicles, and roads through education, innovation, and enforcement
  • driver's education - training and guides for drivers and information about licensed driver training schools and instructors
  • impaired driving - information about driving under the influence (DUI) penalties, preventing impaired driving, the checkstop program, and Ignition Interlock Programs
  • registrar reconsideration - request a review of a Registrar's decision regarding permits and licenses
  • traffic safety for vehicles - laws, guidelines, and resources to help drivers improve safety on Alberta roads, including information on child safety seats, occupant restraint laws, recreational vehicles and travel trailers, motorcycle safety, road rules, wildlife and road safety, and more
  • cycling safety - how to stay safe, avoid collisions, and protect yourself while cycling, including information on paths and visibility, cycling and alcohol, cycling errors, distracted cycling, and safety equipment
  • intersection safety devices - information on how intersection safety devices work to make our roads safer for everyone using Automated Traffic Enforcement Technology or photo radar
  • safer winter highways - winter driving tips, winterizing your vehicle, and creating an emergency kit
  • driver fitness and suspensions - information on driving suspensions, driver abstracts, demerit points, Vehicle Seizure Programs, medical conditions and driving (driver medical fitness), and information for aging drivers
  • pedestrian safety - crosswalks, impaired walking, and how to stay safe, aware, and visible while walking
  • SafeRoads Alberta - request impaired driving reviews, request vehicle seizure reviews, and pay fines or dispute penalties through SafeRoads Alberta
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Internet Based Service, To access service:
  • visit website
  • navigate to specific program areas for further information and contact details

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-800-666-5036 (Traffic Safety Services Division)
Telephone
780-427-8901 (Traffic Safety Services Division)
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/driving-safety-topic
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 11, 2024
Address
4999 98 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T6B 2X3
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