Alberta Drivers

• What is predatory towing? Alberta Motor Association warns drivers about ‘accident chasers’

  The AMA said until recently, 'accident chasers' were virtually non-existent — then this past summer, there was a sharp increase in complaints, especially in Edmonton and Calgary.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2024
  
• Drivers asked to keep eyes peeled for Alberta highway clean-up volunteers

  Youth groups across the province will be picking up trash on Saturday as part of Alberta Transportation’s 46th annual Highway Cleanup Campaign from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  Traffic

  May 6, 2022
  
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• Summer road trips partly to blame for escalating gas prices

  Gas prices have jumped significantly at most Alberta stations, some by as much as 10 cents per litre.

  Consumer

  Jul 16, 2021
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• Alberta re-privatizes road test exams for Class 4, 5, 6 licences

  Alberta's transportation minister announced Thursday that the province is going back to a privatized road test system for Class 4, 5 and 6 licences.

  Traffic

  Oct 22, 2020
• Alberta drivers recognized for essential service during National Trucking Week

  It's National Trucking Week and the Alberta Motor Transport Association is making sure drivers hauling our goods during the COVID-19 pandemic feel a little appreciation.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2020
• Too many Albertans are not preparing their vehicles for winter: AMA survey

  A new survey released by the Alberta Motor Association has found a lack of awareness as the leading factor for Albertans not preparing their vehicles for winter driving.

  Traffic

  Nov 26, 2019
• 6 ways to cut your auto insurance rate

  Auto insurance rates are climbing after the Alberta government cancelled a cap on increases. The Insurance Bureau of Canada has some cost-cutting advice for consumers.

  Consumer

  Nov 15, 2019
• Auto insurance premiums going up in 2020 for many Alberta drivers

  Aviva said it received permission from Alberta's rate regulator to increase rates for auto insurance following the UCP's decision not to renew the rate cap on auto insurance premiums.

  Consumer

  Nov 13, 2019
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• Cutting pink tape: Alberta auto insurance cards going digital

  The Government of Alberta says as of now insurance companies can send the insurance information pink slip electronically for drivers to use on their mobile devices.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2019
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• Airdrie RCMP catch more than 40 distracted drivers in 3-day blitz

  Despite harsh penalties and increased awareness, Alberta drivers still can't seem to put their phones away.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2019