You Have 7 Days to Act

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 You were pulled over. Maybe at a checkpoint. Maybe after a stop.

The officer issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS).

Your licence was taken on the spot.

You may not have been charged with a criminal offence.
But the consequences are immediate and serious.

You now have 7 days to apply for a review.

Miss that deadline, and your suspension stands.

Call Vince Semenuk at (587) 327-9924 for a free case review.

• Free, confidential consultation
• Focus on roadside suspensions and impaired driving
• Hundreds of cases reviewed
• No pressure. Straight answers
• Available 7 days a week

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 IRS vs Criminal DUI Charges: What You’re Actually Facing

Not every impaired driving stop leads to a criminal charge.

In Alberta, many drivers receive an Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) instead.

An IRS is:

• A provincial administrative penalty
• Issued at the roadside
• Handled through a review process, not criminal court

Some drivers face both an IRS and a criminal charge. Many do not.

What applies to you depends on what happened during the stop.

If you get this wrong, you can lose options that cannot be recovered.

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What an Immediate Roadside Sanction Means

• Immediate licence suspension
• Vehicle seizure and impound
• Fines and reinstatement fees
• Ignition interlock requirements
• Insurance consequences

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Can You Fight an IRS Suspension?

Yes.

But not the way most people think.

IRS reviews are technical and time-sensitive.

They focus on:

• Whether the stop was lawful
• Whether proper procedures were followed
• Whether testing was conducted correctly

Small procedural errors can affect the outcome.

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 How Vince Semenuk Helps

• Reviews your roadside suspension notice
• Identifies review grounds
• Files the application within the deadline
• Prepares and argues your case

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You Have 7 Days to Apply for a Review

The 7-day deadline is strict.

If you miss it:

• You lose your right to challenge the suspension
• The penalties take full effect

You do not get a second chance.

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Speak With an IRS Lawyer Today

Call (587) 327-9924
Or request a free case review online

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 FAQs — Immediate Roadside Sanction in Calgary

Q: Can I fight an Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS)?
A: Yes. You can apply for an administrative review. Many suspensions are challenged based on how the stop and testing were handled.

Q: Do I have to go to court?
A: No. An IRS is handled through an administrative review process, not criminal court.

Q: What happens if I miss the 7-day deadline?
A: You lose your right to apply for a review, and the suspension will remain in place.

Q: Is an IRS the same as a criminal charge?
A: No. An IRS is a provincial administrative penalty. You may still face a separate criminal charge, but not in every case.

Q: Will this affect my insurance?
A: Yes. A suspension can lead to increased insurance rates.

Q: Is it worth speaking to a lawyer for an IRS?
A: Yes. The process is technical and time-sensitive. A review of your case can identify issues that may affect the outcome.