Drivers & Vehicles
There are seven different classes of driver licences in Alberta. These licences allow you to do everything from learn to drive, operate a taxi or drive a commercial vehicle. Having a licence is your key to driving in Alberta. It takes study and practice to be a safe driver. With the knowledge and skill that comes from education and training, drivers will become more aware of their responsibilities when behind the wheel and the role they play in improving traffic safety. Alberta requires vehicle safety inspections to ensure that vehicles are maintained for safe operation. All vehicles last registered in another jurisdiction or declared salvage by an insurance company must undergo an inspection after repairs are completed and before they can be re-registered.
Through monitoring and enforcing safety standards, Alberta Transportation aims to keep the province's highways safe for all road users.
Stakeholder Consultation - School and Playground Zones and Areas
Alberta Transportation is working on standardizing the start and end times for school and playground zones. The proposed changes will increase safety across the province and provide consistency for motorists, parents, and children.
COLLISION DAMAGE REPORTING THRESHOLD
On January 1, 2011, the amount of total property damage requiring a motorist to report a vehicle collision to police in Alberta goes from $1,000 to $2,000.
This poster goes to police stations, insurance brokers, Registries offices, and vehicle repair shops throughout the province.
If you are involved in a collision go to:http://www.finance.alberta.ca/publications/insurance/info_consumer_auto_collision.html
