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Lethbridge Police conclude Christmas Check Stop campaign

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has concluded its annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, resulting in the removal of 10 impaired drivers from the roads during the month-long enforcement initiative.

While the goal of the Check Stop Campaign is to locate and apprehend drivers due to the significant risk they pose to public safety, it’s also hoped the highly-visible Check Stops act as a deterrent to those who might otherwise drink and drive.

During the campaign, approximately 1,250 vehicles were stopped. In addition to the 10 Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) Fails, police issued 10 IRS Cautions for drivers with a blood alcohol content of 0.05 to 0.079, two IRS Novice penalties for zero tolerance with a Graduated Driver’s License, 123 violation tickets, five criminal charges and executed six warrants.

By comparison, the 2023 campaign resulted in 16 impaired drivers being apprehended, while the 2022 campaign saw seven impaired drivers removed from the roads.

LPS thanks Alberta Sheriffs and RCMP for their assistance during the campaign as well as volunteers with the Lethbridge and Area chapter of MADD. Police would also like to thank the majority of drivers, who were sober and driving responsibly

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Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1

Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
General Inquiries Phone: 403-327-2210
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