Operation while prohibited (criminal)
Criminal Code Driving Offences
About this charge
Driving while subject to a Criminal Code prohibition under section 320.18 is a criminal offence in its own right, and is treated far more seriously than a provincial suspension. Knowledge of the prohibition and the validity of the underlying order are live issues.
How we defend it
- Knowledge of the prohibition
- Validity of the underlying order
- Distinguish clearly from a provincial suspension
At a glance
FineIndictable exposure
DemeritsCriminal record
ForumCriminal Code Driving Offences
Our feeNo resolution, no fee
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Calgary Courts CentreEdmonton Law CourtsRed DeerLethbridgeGrande PrairieWe appear at all 41 Alberta court locations. You need not attend.
Penalties are stated under Alberta's Traffic Safety Act, the Provincial Offences Procedure Act and, where applicable, the Criminal Code. Figures reflect the fine schedule in force from 13 March 2026 and are general information, not legal advice.
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