Driving Without Insurance in Alberta

When a peace officer requests, you must supply proper registration and a financial responsibility card (a pink card). If you fail to do so, you will likely get charged with operating a vehicle without proper insurance. It is against the law to operate a motor vehicle without valid insurance, so it is in your best interest to ensure you have this. The penalties involved with this charge will be much steeper than monthly insurance payments.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES?

If this is the first time you have been charged with operating a motor vehicle without valid insurance, you face the following consequences:

• A fine of at least $3,000 and less than $11,000

• Failure to pay the fine will result in a term of not less than 45 days and not more than 6 months imprisonment

• Each subsequent offence within 5 years from the day of the original offence will result in the following:

  • A fine of at least $7,000 and less than $25,000

  • Failure to pay the fine will result in a term of not less than 60 days and not more than 6 months imprisonment

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Fight it! Got a Ticket Fight It has successfully represented several clients charged with operating a vehicle without insurance. Contact us, request a free quote, or call 780 428 1000 today to learn how.