Alberta demerit points stay on your record for 2 years

In Alberta, demerit points remain on your driving record for 24 months from the date of the offense. These points are assigned to your license when you're convicted of traffic violations and can affect your insurance rates and driving privileges. Accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension.

How demerit points are assigned in Alberta

• Each traffic violation carries a specific point value (2-7 points)
• Points are added when you're convicted in court or pay a fine
• The conviction date starts the 2-year countdown
• Points don't expire until 24 months have passed without new offenses

Alberta demerit point comparison table

Impact of demerit points on your license

• 7-9 points: Warning letter from Alberta Transportation
• 10-14 points: Mandatory driver interview
• 15+ points: License suspension (30-60 days)
• Commercial drivers: Lower thresholds apply

How to check your demerit points in Alberta

1. Visit an Alberta registry agent office
2. Request a driver's abstract (3-year or 10-year)
3. Review your current point total and violations
4. Check expiry dates for existing points

Reducing demerit points

Points cannot be removed early, but you can prevent accumulation by: - Completing defensive driving courses (after suspension only) - Driving violation-free for 24 months - Contesting tickets in court if you believe you're not guilty