DUI. Alberta Government Guidelines & Fees

Alberta Government Guidelines & Fees

1. Program Overview

• After a 90-day mandatory licence suspension, drivers with an IRS FAIL violation can resume driving using an ignition interlock device:

  • First offence: 12-month interlock period

  • Second: 36 months

  • Third or more: Lifetime requirement (possible review after 10 years)

2. Eligibility & Application

• You may apply within 30 days before your minimum suspension ends.

• Must be an Alberta resident and not serving any other suspensions.

• Before applying:

  • First-time offender: Complete the Planning Ahead course.

  • Repeat offender: Complete the IMPACT program.

• Submit the completed application at an Alberta registry agent and pay the $209 Alcohol-Related Reinstatement Fee (subject to change).

3. Program Costs (Official)

• Application fee: $63 (plus registry agent charge)

• Installation: $0 for standard vehicles

  • Heavy/special vehicles: $250 + GST surcharge

• Monthly rental: $98 + GST (~$102.90 including tax)

• Removal of device: $0 for standard vehicles

  • Heavy/special vehicles: $125 + GST (~$131.25)

• Additional optional service fees:

  • Loss Protection Plan: $15/month

  • SmartIDLE™: $25/month

  • Unlock code: $75

  • Violation reset: $85

  • Unscheduled service: $100/hour

  • Missed appointment (install): $150; (other): $100

  • Early termination: $250

  • Service call per km: $0.70

  • Replacement parts (ranges from $37.50 to $500)

4. Process Flow

1. Pay $209 reinstatement fee and complete required course (Planning Ahead or IMPACT).

2. Apply at registry; submit application to Driver Monitoring & Compliance.

3. Upon approval, get ignition interlock installed through Smart Start Canada.

4. Present installation certificate to registry to obtain a restricted license that only permits driving with the interlock device.

5. After completion of the interlock period, schedule device removal and reinstate your full licence.

Cost Summary (Standard Vehicle)

Optional / Additional:

• Loss Protection Plan: $15/month

• SmartIDLE™: $25/month

• Unlock code: $75

• Violation reset: $85

• Late/missed appointment: up to $150

• Parts replacements: $37.50–$500

TL;DR Summary

Alberta’s Ignition Interlock Program is a structured pathway for reinstating driving privileges post-DUI:

• Mandatory education, application, and reinstatement fee.

• Device installation is free for standard vehicles; however, rental and optional fees apply.

• Hefty surcharges apply for heavy or specialized vehicles.

• Full compliance and completion are needed to regain an unrestricted license.