D.O.T. Log Book Fines?

[1000yards]

I know we have all types and trades here,
and some with better google-fu than myself,
So I am hoping someone can point me in the direction of a an actual list of the fines for Drivers logs and hours of service violations in Alberta?
I am having troubles finding a standard set of what each violation can mean penalty wise,

Thanks!

[leeaspell]

Call up a weigh scale or stop in. I'm sure they can print you off the list.

[Scott N]

I could be wrong, but I don't think there are set monetary penalties for National Safety Code violations in Alberta, but I think the maximum fine is $25000.

If you get too many violations, I'd be less worried about monetary penalties and more worried about your NSC certificate being revoked and the company being shut down.

[deanmc]

I think Scott is right on with this one.

You wont win a battle with the D.O.T. Is someone asking you to cheat your logbook?

[1000yards]

Oh not at all
I do internal audits and was just hoping to nail down a actual amount instead of the omni nous scare tactic of just saying heavy fines

[rwm1273]

I have searched and can't find anything specific to the price of fines. You can contact them directly and ask.

For more information, contact:
Alberta Transportation
Vehicle Safety Section
Main Floor, Twin Atria Bldg.
4999 98 Avenue
Edmonton AB T6B 2X3
Phone: 780-427-8901 (to call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000)
Fax: 780-422-2721
Email: vehicle.safety@gov.ab.ca

[deanmc]

I do know of a few occasions where drivers have been put out of service for 24 hours to reset their cycles due to incomplete information or incorrectly filling logbooks.

[krthegunslinger]

Can't say for sure on log book but I know for 100% that failing to fill out your pre trip inspection will cost you 240$.

[Ebrand]

Provincial Hours of Service and Federal Hours of Service.


Did you get a ticket or an Appearance Notice?

Specified Penalties provincially are $345

Federally the judge sets the fines. Usually in the $500-$1500.

[Urban Redneck]

I can tell you a company I worker for was fined $24000 for numerous infractions. This included records, no Logs at all, no list of approved drivers, no records of drivers licence or drivers abstracts for approved drivers. The company did manage to turn things around. Initially the company was found to be 11% compliant with the NSC requirements. Once the company did a lot of training and worked very hard to boost compliance they were audited again by the NSC and received a Satisfactory (audited) rating. They are now 90% compliant.

[ctd]

You can download the fines book from the queens printer.I had a copy of it anxiously cannot find it for the life of me.

[Donkey Oatey]

Originally Posted by ctd

You can download the fines book from the queens printer.I had a copy of it anxiously cannot find it for the life of me.

http://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?pa...1&display=html

You have to know what section of what act to see if there is a specified penalty.