Street Machine Weekend

Lethbridge Police are reminding participants in the annual Street Machine Weekend that all rules of the road will apply and motorists are expected to obey them.

Street Machine Weekend runs July 11-13. A significant increase in traffic volumes is anticipated and additional LPS resources will be deployed to provide a visible presence and conduct enforcement to ensure public safety.

While most participants are respectful of other motorists and pedestrians during this long-standing community event, over the years there have been a number of incidents where large crowds have gathered on public and private property and drivers have engaged in illegal and dangerous driving behaviour. In previous years, Mayor Magrath Drive and 3 Avenue South have also been hot spots for stunting, speeding and other traffic violations.

In 2024, police issued 154 tickets, mostly for stunting and equipment violations. There were also five impaired drivers removed from the road, two Immediate Roadside Sanction Fails, two IRS zero tolerance for novice drivers, one 24-hour suspension, seven criminal charges, 10 people arrested on warrants and 12 vehicles towed.

Police are asking all participants to celebrate Street Machine Weekend responsibly and help keep everyone on the road and spectators on the sidelines safe.