(Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet

Roughly 525 vehicles checked during weekend Check Stop campaign in Lethbridge

Dec 20, 2021 | 9:36 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service’s Christmas Check Stop campaign continued this weekend.

About 525 vehicles at different locations across the city were checked. This weekend’s stops resulted in three Immediate Roadside Sanction ‘fails’, one IRS ‘warn’ for a blood/alcohol content of 0.5 or greater, along with three IRS for zero tolerance with a Graduated Driver License.

Under IRS legislation, penalties include a specific period of license suspension and in some cases, a vehicle seizure, fines and fees. Those given an IRS ‘fail’ have to also participate in an educational course and install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle before they can apply to have their license reinstated.

LPS officers, with the help of Alberta Sheriffs, also took two suspended drivers off the road, issued 25 violation tickets under the Traffic Safety Act and Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act.

Nine vehicles were towed.

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The LPS is thanking Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Lethbridge and area for its continued support, and city mayor Blaine Hyggen for his assistance in the campaign this past weekend.

The Christmas Check Stop program will continue throughout December.

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If you see or suspect an impaired driver and it is safe and lawful to do so, contact 911 immediately. Lethbridge Police ask that if you do plan on drinking, make arrangements for a safe ride home.