08/25/2025
Immediate Roadside Sanctions ‘FAIL’ is issued under Section 88.1 of the Traffic Safety Act. If you receive an Immediate Roadside Sanction, you have a right to appeal your administrative decision. At Ticket Help we specialize in ‘IRS’ appeals and can help you understand if an appeal is the right decision for you.
Common Questions
1️⃣: Can I Get My Vehicle Back Before The 30 Days?
Yes, it is possible to get your vehicle back. However, it depends on various factors. At Ticket Help, we do free consultations to determine whether this is possible in your case.
2️⃣: Will The Immediate Roadside Sanction Be On My Record?
No, in Alberta, an Immediate Roadside Sanction is a regulatory offence.
This means
* No criminal record🆓
* Consequences are regulatory in nature: licence suspension, vehicle seizure, fines, and mandatory courses.
*Important to know that officers can lay separate criminal charges.
3️⃣: What If I Don’t Appeal?🛑
It is extremely important to know your rights. YOU HAVE 7 DAYS TO APPEAL YOUR SUSPENSION.
4️⃣:Costs of not appealing!
‼️Contravention fine💰
$1200
‼️Towing fee
$2200
‼️Ignition Interlock Program
* $63 to apply
* $150 to have the Ignition Interlock device installed
* $1,260 to rent the Ignition Interlock device for 12 months
* $50 to have the Ignition Interlock device removed
‼️In addition, you may have added cost by being required to:
* ‼️Complete one of the educational courses as part of Alberta Impaired Drivers Program (AIDP), such as Crossroads, Planning Ahead, or Impact
‼️Take a knowledge test or road test to have your driver’s licence reinstated
‼️Increased insurance premiums
Altogether, you could be facing a $4923 bill 📑 and that’s without considering your insurance premiums, or extra costs for additional courses that may be required.
GET HELP FROM OUR LEGAL TEAM⚖️
If you have been issued an ‘IRS’ in Alberta, you have options. Our legal team can help in appealing your decision, save you money and remove it off your record.📑.
🛜www.mytickethelp.ca
📞825-760-HELP (4357)