Police halt road race, issue dozens of tickets during targeted traffic enforcement project
Lethbridge Police red-flagged two motorcycles engaged in a street race over the weekend and handed out 60 violation tickets for traffic offences including speeding, stunting, excessive exhaust noise and no insurance.
In addition, LPS says two Immediate Roadside Sanctions were issued, with one vehicle towed for no insurance and three drivers warned as part of an ongoing enforcement project that will continue throughout the summer.
Police say the targeted operation was first initiated in 2022 to address high-risk and nuisance driving behaviours including excessive vehicle noise, racing and stunting, which occur in all areas of the city.
Drivers are reminded there will be zero tolerance for offences, and contraventions under the Traffic Safety Act and Vehicle Equipment Regulations will result in tickets. LPS says any repeat offenders who have not remedied previously identified and enforced equipment violations, may be subject to a seizure of their license plate and vehicle registration. They may also have their vehicle towed and be required to complete mandatory repairs under Section 66 of the Traffic Safety Act before the vehicle will be permitted back on the road and their license plate and registration returned.
