The Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) is a mandatory safety inspection and does not replace regular preventive maintenance. Vehicles with a registered weight of 11,794 kg or more in Alberta, or 4,500 kg or more when operating outside the province, require an annual CVIP inspection.
If the CVIP expires, Alberta legislation allows the vehicle to travel directly to a licensed inspection facility. The inspection can be scheduled at any licensed CVIP location, but the vehicle must not stop along the way.