Category: Driving Law

Edmonton lawyer Rory Ziv beside a driver holding a coffee and snack while approaching a red light, with the title “R v Bhullar: When Does a Snack Become an Offence?”

R v Bhullar: When Does a Snack Become an Offence?

A driver’s snack led to a distracted driving charge in R v Bhullar. Learn when eating behind the wheel crosses the legal line in Alberta.

A close-up photo of a driver's hand holding a printed Notice of Administrative Penalty document beside a car key on a dashboard, conveying urgency around Alberta's IRS review deadline.

Notice of Administrative Penalty (NAP): Your Rights and 7-Day Appeal Window Explained

Received a Notice of Administrative Penalty (NAP) in Alberta? You only have 7 days to dispute. Learn your rights and how Ziv Law Group can

photo of a vehicle dashboard with an ignition interlock device visible

Ignition Interlock Program: Pros, Cons, and Early License Reinstatement Options in Alberta

Charged with a DUI in Alberta? Learn how the Ignition Interlock Program works, its true costs, and how Rory Ziv can help you get back

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.