If you have been charged with an impaired driving offence in Alberta, you may be required to complete the Alberta Impaired Driving Remedial Education Program (AIDREP) before you can move forward with reinstating your driving privileges.
This program is designed to help individuals better understand impaired driving, the risks involved, and how to make safer choices in the future. While the situation that brought you here may feel overwhelming, the program is intended to support learning, reflection, and positive change.
What is the Alberta Impaired Driving Remedial Education Program (AIDREP)?
The Alberta Impaired Driving Remedial Education Program (AIDREP) is an educational program required by the Government of Alberta for individuals whose licences have been suspended due to alcohol or drug-related driving offences.
Participants must complete an approved course before they can move forward with licence reinstatement requirements. The program focuses on increasing awareness of:
- the risks and consequences of impaired driving
- the effects of alcohol, cannabis, and other substances on driving ability
- personal decision-making and strategies to prevent impaired driving
- Alberta laws and penalties related to impaired driving
Types of Courses
There are different courses within the program depending on the individual’s circumstances. Courses may be offered online (virtual classroom) or in person. These may include:
Planning Ahead Course
This 1-day course focuses on education and awareness. Participants learn about how alcohol and drugs affect driving, the legal consequences of impaired driving, and strategies to prevent future incidents.
IMPACT Course
This 2-day course is designed for individuals with more serious or repeat offences. It explores the broader impacts of impaired driving on individuals, families, and communities.
Crossroads Course
This 3.5-hour course is a shorter session focused on reflection and awareness for individuals whose circumstances require a less intensive program.
What to Expect in the Course
Courses are designed to be informative and respectful learning environments. Participants can expect:
- structured presentations and discussions
- opportunities to reflect on personal decision-making
- practical information about preventing future impaired driving situations
- guidance on next steps in the reinstatement process
- there will be no test at the end, however participation within the course is mandatory for completion.
Participants are expected to attend the course sober and ready to participate, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for everyone.
Completing the Program
Once the course is completed, participants will receive a Completion Letter by email. This document is important and is required when visiting a registry office to move forward with the next steps in the licence reinstatement process.
Depending on the individual case, additional requirements may include applying for the Ignition Interlock Program, which allows individuals to drive with a device installed in their vehicle that prevents the car from starting if alcohol is detected.
Moving Forward
The goal of the Alberta Impaired Driving Remedial Education Program (AIDREP) is education and prevention. By understanding the risks of impaired driving and learning strategies to avoid it, participants can move forward with safer habits and greater awareness.
If you are required to take part in the program, completing it is an important step toward getting back on the road responsibly.