Alberta’s Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Program
Over the past 15 years, we have defended thousands of clients in Calgary and surrounding areas. Let our years of experience and expertise help you with the defence of your traffic violations. We handle many jurisdictions and all traffic related infractions.
Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Explained
In Alberta, impaired driving is a serious offence that carries significant legal consequences. As of December 2020, Alberta has instituted a program for impaired driving that issues Administrative Penalties rather than criminal charges for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
If you are found to be driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, you will now be given an Administrative Penalty under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) program.
Reach out to our team at Demerit Defense. We will review your case at no charge and provide you with trustworthy legal guidance.
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