Traffic enforcement initiative launched by Lethbridge Police
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LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) begins a traffic enforcement initiative this weekend in an effort to provide safer roads for all users, offer residents more peace and quiet and alleviate demands on Patrol members.
The LPS says that each spring, officers have seen an increase in complaints related to speeding, racing, stunting and loud vehicles. The LPS notes that many of the complaints have been reported on weekends during the evening hours. Problem areas have been listed as Mayor Magrath Drive South, the north Lethbridge industrial park and the West Crossings area.
The enforcement initiative will see members of the LPS Traffic Response Unit (TRU) bolstered by extra resources on random weekends over the next several months. The LPS says the goal is to provide a highly visible police presence in those and other trouble areas across Lethbridge, as well as crack down on illegal driving behaviours and equipment violations.
Sgt. Danny Lomness is with TRU and says police are aware of the strong car culture in the community and the desire of many drivers to display their vehicles. He added that can be done, however, it can be done while still following the rules of the road.
