DUI & Impaired Driving in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has its own system for roadside suspensions, vehicle impoundments and impaired-driving appeals. One incident can involve a roadside suspension, an impoundment, a criminal charge — or several at once.
90 days
Eligible immediate roadside suspensions can generally be appealed to the Highway Traffic Board within 90 days of receiving the suspension notice.
90 days can pass quickly while you’re without a licence. Earlier is better.
Three things that can happen after a stop
Roadside suspensions
Certain immediate roadside licence suspensions can be appealed through the Highway Traffic Board (HTB).
- Experienced drivers
- New drivers
- Certain indefinite suspensions
Vehicle impoundment
A vehicle involved in an impaired-driving incident may be impounded. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to seek an early-release hearing through the Highway Traffic Board.
Criminal impaired driving
A criminal charge is different from a roadside suspension. Criminal charges proceed through the courts, while roadside suspensions have their own administrative appeal process.
Facing a criminal charge? You may need a qualified lawyer.
How we can help
We help you understand the SGI and Highway Traffic Board process, and what may be available to you.
Review my case →- 01
Roadside Suspension Appeals
Understanding eligibility and the Highway Traffic Board appeal.
- 02
Vehicle Impoundment
What an impoundment means and what can happen next.
- 03
Early Release Applications
Whether an early-release hearing may be possible for your vehicle.
- 04
Ignition Interlock
How the interlock program works and when it applies.
- 05
Impaired Driving Information
Clear, general information on administrative and criminal matters.
Serving drivers across Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Prince Albert
- Moose Jaw
- Swift Current
- Yorkton
Questions about your suspension
Who hears a roadside suspension appeal?
Eligible immediate roadside suspensions are appealed to the Highway Traffic Board (HTB), not the courts.
How long do I have to appeal?
The government currently states that an appeal must generally be filed within 90 days of receiving the suspension notice.
Can I get my vehicle back early?
Depending on the circumstances, an early-release hearing may be available through the Highway Traffic Board.
Is a roadside suspension a criminal charge?
No. A roadside suspension is administrative. A criminal impaired-driving charge proceeds separately through the courts.
Received a Saskatchewan suspension?
Send us your notice and we’ll help you understand the appeal and impoundment options.