We Fight Hit & Run Tickets In Alberta
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Which Charge Are You Facing?
The wording on your ticket or summons tells you which one it is. If you’re not sure, send us a photograph and we’ll confirm it at no cost.
Provincial Charge
Traffic Safety Act, sections 69 and 71
Failing to remain at the scene, or failing to report an accident.
- 7 demerit points for failing to remain
- 3 demerit points for failing to report
- A fine and possible insurance consequences
- No criminal record
Criminal Charge
Criminal Code, section 320.16
Failure to stop at the scene of an accident.
- Requires proof you knew about the collision and intended to leave
- Mandatory minimum $1,000 fine on a first offence
- Mandatory minimum 30 days imprisonment on a second
- Mandatory minimum 120 days on a third
- A criminal record on conviction
Both can arise from the same incident, and the difference is not about how serious the damage was. The Criminal Code offence turns on knowledge and intent — whether you knew a collision had occurred and chose to leave. The provincial offence turns on the duties the Traffic Safety Act places on any driver involved in an accident. Learn more about the consequences of a hit and run ticket in Alberta.
How We Fight a Hit & Run Ticket in Alberta
1. You Send the Document
Photograph every page, including any court date and the section number of the charge.
2. Free Consultation
We confirm exactly which charge you’re facing, what it carries, and what your options are.
3. You Decide
If it’s a matter we can handle, we explain the proposed work and the fee before you commit. See our rates.
4. We File
Disclosure requested from the Crown and the appropriate response entered on your behalf.
5. We Review the Evidence
The officer’s notes, any witness statements, photographs, video, and the evidence going to identification and to what you knew at the time.
6. We Attend Court
Who Reviews Your File: Our team includes a former Justice of the Peace and a former police officer, alongside traffic defence agents with decades of Alberta experience. Melissa Lucy spent over a decade as a Justice of the Peace. Will De Vadder served as a police officer and knows how identification evidence and scene notes are gathered — which is often what a fail-to-remain allegation turns on.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hit & Run Tickets
What Qualifies As a Hit & Run in Alberta?
Leaving the scene of an accident without meeting the duties the Traffic Safety Act places on a driver — remaining at the scene, identifying yourself on request, and reporting where required. It applies to unattended vehicles and property as well as to collisions involving other people.
Is a Hit and Run a Criminal Offence?
It can be. Alberta has a provincial offence under the Traffic Safety Act and Canada has a separate Criminal Code offence under section 320.16. The criminal offence requires proof that you knew a collision had occurred and chose to leave, and it carries mandatory minimum penalties and a criminal record. Check the section number on your document, or send it to us and we’ll confirm which one it is.
How Many Demerit Points for a Hit and Run in Alberta?
Failing to remain at the scene carries 7 demerit points — the highest single penalty on Alberta’s demerit schedule. Failing to report an accident carries 3.
Will 7 Points Suspend My Licence?
Not on its own if you hold a full licence — suspension follows 15 points accumulated within two years. On a Graduated Driver’s Licence, the threshold is 8, so 7 points would put you close to it. What matters is how many points are already on your record.
I Hit a Parked Car and Left a Note, Is That Still a Hit and Run?
Leaving your details is part of meeting the duty, but the reporting obligation can still apply depending on the damage. The circumstances matter. Send us the details and we’ll tell you where you stand.
How Are the Penalties for Hit & Runs Determined?
Hit and run penalties depend on the extent of the damage caused to other persons or property, and whether or not you are a repeat offender. If this is your first time being charged with a hit and run, and no one has been badly injured as the result of your actions, you will likely face much more lenient fines and other penalties.
However, every hit and run has the power to affect your insurance premiums by a significant amount—so even if this is your first offense, fighting your hit and run charge with help from our experienced team is highly recommended.
What If I Didn't Know I'd Hit Anything?
Whether you knew is a live issue, particularly on the Criminal Code charge where knowledge and intent must be proven. On the provincial charge, the duties are framed around a driver involved in an accident. What you knew, and when, is something the evidence has to address — it is one of the first things we look at.
How Much Is the Fine for a Hit and Run Ticket in Alberta?
It depends on the specific charge. The Traffic Safety Act does not set a fine for failing to remain or failing to report — section 158 provides that offences without a stated penalty are dealt with under the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, so the amount comes from the regulations rather than the Act itself. Send us the ticket and we will tell you what you are facing.
Send Us Your Ticket
Every Alberta ticket carries a response deadline printed on it. Send us a photograph of every page—including the back and any court date—and we'll review it for free.