Category: Alberta

You do not require an Alberta Out of Province inspection for a trailer or off-highway vehicle. Along with the information above, your vehicle must also be present at time of registration in order to have the serial number physically verified. Do trailers need an inspection in Alberta? Registered owners of commercial vehicles must ensure that […]

Detached trailers and campers cannot be parked on city streets or alleys. RVs, such as motor homes, can be parked on a street immediately adjacent to the owner’s residen​​ce for a maximum of 36 hours. The RV must then be moved to an off-street location for at least 48 hours before it can be returned […]

Truck and transport mechanic: 3 years (three 12-month periods) that include a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction in each year. How to become a heavy duty mechanic in Alberta? Heavy equipment technician – heavy-duty equipment mechanics (off-road): the term of apprenticeship for a heavy-duty equipment mechanic (Off-road) […]

The time limit for parking any vehicle on a street is 72 consecutive hours, unless the street has its own specific restrictions in place. After 72 hours vehicles are considered to be abandoned. Can you park a trailer on the street in Alberta? Detached trailers and campers cannot be parked on city streets or alleys. […]

When a person successfully completes an approved Alberta air brake course through an authorized agency, an air brake endorsement (the letter Q) will be placed on that driver’s licence. How do you get Q endorsement in Alberta? If you pass the knowledge test, the registry agent will add the Q endorsement to your driver’s licence. […]

This is a 12 hour Alberta Government-approved course designed to assist drivers in understanding air brake systems. Come learn the theory and best practices of air brakes. You will not receive the corresponding ticket until an Air Brake Knowledge Test has been passed at a Registry Agent; approximate cost is $20. How do I get […]

Selling or “flipping” vehicles in Alberta is prohibited without a permit. Many people do it without knowing it is illegal. How do you flip a car legally in Alberta? Even if it is just one car purchased to flip, in other words reselling it to someone else, that seller would be required to have a […]

(HTA): No one is permitted to drive an ATV on a highway except in accordance with the regulations and applicable municipal by-laws. (OHVA): Minimum driver age of 16 years for adult sized ATVs. Children under 16 years can operate youth sized ATVs as approved by regulation. Do you need a license to drive a quad […]

So, are ATVs Street legal in Alberta? Provincial Traffic Safety Act prohibits ATVs and other OHVs from using all highways in Alberta unless they are specifically permitted for such use. This law also leaves the option to local municipalities to declare permitted roads, so you should check the local regulations. Where can I ride my […]

Wages Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Alberta Community/Area Low ($/hour) Median ($/hour) Alberta 25.00 39.47 Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region 27.00 42.00 Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region 27.00 42.00 Calgary Region 25.00 38.75 How much do mechanics make a hour in Alberta? Source Wages* Low (5th percentile) Average Starting $21.50 $31.64 Overall $25.00 $35.13 Top $30.77 $41.06 How […]