Over Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge, police are reported to have issued 286 tickets and 34 warnings.
According to Lethbridge police officials, between July 11th and 13th, the majority of infractions police dealt with were for stunting, speeding or equipment violations.
According to police, they issued two immediate roadside sanctions and one 24-hour licence suspension. Nine vehicles were towed, including a vehicle deemed to be unregistered and unsafe; that removal, according to police, “drew a large crowd.” Police also laid one charge for impaired driving, one assault charge and executed an outstanding warrant.
According to police, there has been a steady increase in Street Machine event attendance, and they appreciate the majority of participants follow traffic laws and are safe during the weekend.
