Impaired Driving
Throughout July, law enforcement agencies across Alberta are focusing on impaired driving.
In Alberta, 1 in 13 drivers involved in a fatal crash is legally impaired. The only safe choice is to drive sober.
According to provincial data:
- Most incidents happen on weekends between 7 PM–11 PM
- Males aged 20–21 were the top group in 2021
- Cannabis affects reaction time, memory & focus — and combining it with alcohol makes it worse
- Edibles take longer to hit and last longer — don’t assume you’re okay to drive
- Drug use in night drivers is now more common than alcohol
LPS is committed to keeping our roads safe but we need your help. Always plan ahead for a safe ride home and if you observe a suspected impaired driver, call 911
Contact
Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1
Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
General Inquiries Phone: 403-327-2210
Email: General Inquiries
(not monitored 24/7)
Hours for public access:
Monday to Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays