A commercial vehicle safety blitz caused 27 vehicles to be pulled off road after police conducted inspections in the west end on July 13.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) joined forces to carry out a mechanical safety inspection on heavy commercial vehicles. Over 60 trucks were brought in for inspection.
The safety blitz resulted in:
- 67 inspections conducted
- 27 vehicles taken off the road
- 38 charges laid
- 1 licence plate removed
- 2 suspended drivers identified
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance-qualified inspectors from MTO, OPP and OPS, with support from various OPS units, including West District Traffic, the Road Safety Unit, Marine, Dive and Trails Unit, Impaired Countermeasures and Impounded Vehicles Unit.
The inspection found issues related to brakes, steering components, lamps, tires, wheels, hubs, load security, driver logs and driver licensing. Two drivers were discovered driving on suspended licenses.
Charges included offences related to annual inspections, daily inspection reports, expired or missing Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration certificates, Tow and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act violations, vehicle emissions, load security, overweight vehicles, improper tires, improper brakes, and permit or plate issues.
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