Speeding
Speeding might save you a few minutes, but it can cost lives.
The Select Traffic Enforcement Program for April is speed violations and police are reminding drivers to slow down, adjust for conditions and help keep everyone on road safe.
In 2025, speed-related collisions increased significantly in Alberta with unsafe speed contributing to approximately 30-35 per cent of fatal crashes in major cities. The surge marks one of the deadliest years in over a decade.
Here’s what drivers need to remember:
• Speed limits are not targets – they’re the maximum for ideal conditions
• Driving too fast for road, weather or traffic conditions can result in a $243 fine
• Fines increase significantly with higher speeds and double in construction zones
• When passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks with flashing lights, slow to 60 km/h or less - fines also double here
Speed also affects how quickly you can stop. At higher speeds, your stopping distance increases dramatically reducing your ability to avoid a collision.
Contact
Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1
Hours for public access:
Monday to Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays
Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
General Inquiries Phone: 403-327-2210
Email: General Inquiries
(Not monitored 24/7. Call 403-328-4444 to report a crime or suspicious activity.)
BE ADVISED:
Reports made to Lethbridge Police phone lines, emails or social media channels cannot be submitted anonymously or confidentially. All messages are recorded and subject to full disclosure in court.
To report a crime anonymously:
- Attend the Lethbridge Police Service in-person to speak with an officer
- Contact Crime Stoppers to provide a tip about an unsolved case or suspected criminal activity