Category: Driving Law

A dusk traffic stop on an Edmonton street shows a police cruiser with flashing lights as a driver extends a licence from their vehicle, illustrating the legal risks and potential defences associated with refusing a roadside breath test under Alberta’s Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) regime.

Refusing a Roadside Breath Test: The Hidden Risks and Defences in Alberta’s IRS Regime

Thinking about refusing a roadside breath test in Alberta? Learn the real risks, possible defences, and what to do next from a defence lawyer.

Split-screen graphic comparing Alberta’s two impaired driving systems, showing an Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) notice beside a police vehicle on one side and a Criminal Code book with a judge’s gavel and handcuffs on the other, highlighting the key differences between administrative and criminal consequences for impaired driving.

DUI vs. IRS: Key Differences in Alberta’s Dual-System Approach to Impaired Driving

Alberta’s IRS and criminal DUI are two very different systems. Edmonton lawyer Rory Ziv explains the key differences and how to protect your future.