Alberta Traffic Laws Flashcards

In Alberta, what happens if you refuse a breathalyzer or drug test requested by police?

Answer: You receive the same penalties as if you failed the test

Refusing a lawfully demanded breathalyzer or drug screening test in Alberta carries the same penalties as failing the test, including licence suspension, fines, and a criminal record.

In Alberta, what are the rules for driving with daytime running lights (DRLs)?

Answer: All vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1990, must have DRLs

Canadian federal law requires all vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1990, to be equipped with daytime running lights. This applies to all vehicles driven in Alberta.

What is the legal requirement for signalling a turn in Alberta?

Answer: You must signal at least 100 metres before turning

Alberta law requires drivers to activate their turn signal at least 100 metres (about half a block in the city) before making a turn, to give other drivers adequate warning of your intentions.

In Alberta, when must you yield to a funeral procession?

Answer: You must yield to a funeral procession and not drive between the vehicles in it

Alberta law protects funeral processions. Drivers must not interrupt or drive between vehicles in a funeral procession. The procession has the right of way at intersections.

In Alberta, what is the penalty for speeding in a construction zone?

Answer: Double the regular fine when workers are present

Fines for speeding in a construction zone in Alberta are doubled when workers are present. This is to protect construction workers who are exposed to traffic.

Under Alberta's Traffic Safety Act, can a municipality set its own speed limits?

Answer: Yes, municipalities can set speed limits on roads within their jurisdiction

Alberta municipalities have the authority to set speed limits on roads within their jurisdiction, which is why speed limits can vary between different cities and towns.