Targeted enforcement effort nets police more than 80 violations

By Lethbridge Herald on August 28, 2025.

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman
Lethbridge Herald

Lethbridge Police apprehended two impaired drivers and handed out 83 violation tickets for traffic offences such as speeding, stunting, excessive exhaust noise and no insurance over the weekend as part of their ongoing targeted enforcement project.

Sgt. Tony Ramotowksi with the Traffic Response Unit said on Wednesday that LPS continues to do traffic control projects with enforcement targeting certain areas that have been found to be of concern to citizens. 

“Whoop-Up Days was one of the weekends that we did have enforcement, due to the fact that we had so many people in the city at the time and we wanted to make everyone safe on the streets,” said Ramotowski. 

He said the enforcement this weekend took place on Mayor Magrath Drive, University Drive near Bull Trail Park, the industrial park and Downtown core. 

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. 

“All of these come from citizens’ concerns, so we are targeting the areas where we get the most concerns about that,” said Ramotowski. 

LPS is remining drivers that there will be zero tolerance for offences, and contraventions under the Traffic Safety Act and Vehicle Equipment Regulations will result in tickets. 

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.

Police will provide a highly visible presence during these targeted projects to deter illegal driving activity and conduct enforcement. This initiative is over and above traffic enforcement that is conducted daily by members of the Traffic Response Unit and Patrols. 

The public can help by continuing to report violations and chronic, high-risk driving behaviour whenever and wherever it is observed. Call 403-328-4444. Public complaints and analysis of traffic data, help guide police deployment and enforcement efforts.