If you were served with an Immediate Roadside Sanction at the roadside or at your home, you have only 7 days to request a review of the penalties. These penalties have serious consequences.
The Penalties You Face
First Offence
A first offence will result in an immediate 90-day suspension from driving followed by mandatory 12-month participation in the Ignition Interlock Program, 30-day vehicle seizure, $1,000 fine with a victim fine surcharge, and mandatory participation in a Planning Ahead education course.
Second Offence
A second offence will result in an immediate 90-day suspension from driving followed by mandatory 36-month participation in the Ignition Interlock Program, 30-day vehicle seizure, $2,000 fine with a victim fine surcharge, and mandatory participation in the IMPACT education course, and charges under the Criminal Code.
Third Offence
A third offence will result in an immediate 90-day suspension from driving followed by mandatory lifetime participation in the Ignition Interlock Program, 30-day vehicle seizure, $2,000 fine with a victim fine surcharge, and charges under the Criminal Code.
Your Legal Defences
Speak to an experienced lawyer about your legal defences to an Immediate Roadside Sanction today. There may be one or more defences available on the facts of your case, such as the issuing officer not making an appropriate breath demand, not administering the breath test properly, not informing you of your right to a roadside appeal, not providing you with an adequate opportunity to a roadside appeal, not serving you with appropriate documentation, not providing complete records, using breath testing instruments outside of the calibration or maintenance dates, and not identifying the requisite elements of the offences, and many more.
Criminal Code Impaired Driving Offences
If you have been charged with impaired driving related offences under the Criminal Code, there may be further defences available. If your rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms were breached by the arresting officer, don’t face the justice system alone. We can ensure that the Crown Prosecution Service and the Courts take any infringement of your rights into careful consideration.
Why Choose BW Law?
At BW Law, we have a combined experience of 50+ years of experience defending Impaired Driving cases and Immediate Roadside Sanctions. We have successfully advocated for clients facing Immediate Roadside Sanctions, Criminal Code impaired driving charges, refusal to provide breath sample charges, impaired driving causing bodily harm, and even impaired driving causing death before SafeRoads adjudicators, the Alberta Court of Justice (previously the Provincial Court of Alberta), the Court of King’s Bench, and the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Time Is of the Essence: Contact Us Today
Since you only have 7 days to act, call us now at 780-244-5800 and schedule a consultation. Before the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) consultation meeting, we will access your SafeRoads Portal and review all documentation, video, and police statement(s) and assess the best defence. At the IRS meeting, we will provide you with information explaining the administrative adjudication process, including deadlines, penalties, and likelihood of success. We will then discuss your questions and concerns, how we can assist you, and our flexible fees.
BW Law, based in Alberta, specializes in defending charges from sexual assault to traffic violations. Our all-female lawyer team brings over 50 years of combined courtroom experience, maintaining a stellar reputation across courts. We ensure meticulous case management and client relations, offering a free 30-minute consultation to start your defense strategy. Celebrated for never losing a jury trial, we’re your best defense in challenging times. Our practice areas include fraud, workplace investigations, and domestic violence. Contact us at 780-244-5800 to protect your rights and regain peace of mind.