Alberta Motor Association Impaired and Distracted Driving Rules

Question 1

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed driver in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

0.08 (80 mg per 100 mL)

Answer

0.05 (50 mg per 100 mL)

Answer

0.10 (100 mg per 100 mL)

Answer

Any detectable amount

Question 2

What BAC level triggers Alberta's Warning Range Suspension?

Accepted Answer

0.05

Answer

0.02

Answer

0.08

Answer

0.10

Question 3

What is the blood alcohol limit for drivers under Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program?

Accepted Answer

Zero — 0.00

Answer

0.05

Answer

0.08

Answer

0.03

Question 4

Is it legal to hold and use a cell phone while driving in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

No — handheld use of electronic devices is prohibited while operating a vehicle

Answer

Yes, if stopped at a red light

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Yes, if using speakerphone

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Only prohibited on highways

Question 5

What is considered distracted driving?

Accepted Answer

Any activity that diverts attention from driving, including eating, grooming, or using devices

Answer

Only texting while driving

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Talking to a passenger

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Using a GPS mounted on the dashboard

Question 6

Which substances can lead to a drug-impaired driving charge in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, or illegal substances that impair driving

Answer

Only alcohol

Answer

Only illegal street drugs

Answer

Only drugs listed in the Criminal Code