Joint Traffic Enforcement Initiative Results in Seized Vehicles and Numerous Fines

Truckers charged in joint safety initiative

Sarnia police and Lambton OPP stopped 19 commercial vehicles, and issued 22 charges, during a joint traffic safety initiative July 10.

Joint Traffic Enforcement Initiative results in seized vehicles and numerous fines

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Traffic Enforcement Unit, along with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Enforcement Officers, conducted a one-day enforcement blitz on June 30th.

Seized Vehicles and Fines

Traffic Enforcement Initiative Results In The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Traffic Enforcement Unit along with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Enforcement Officers conducted a one-day enforcement blitz on June 30th.While focusing on unsafe vehicles and other driving infractions, the officers laid numerous charges and seized several vehicles.“The goal is public safety, as traffic collisions are a leadin…

More than half the trucks fail in commercial vehicle safety blitz in eastern Ontario

It appears commercial vehicle owners and operators are still not getting the message about safety, at least in eastern Ontario. A commercial motor vehicle safety blitz conducted by the OPP East Region Highway Safety Division, in collaboration with the Quinte West OPP, Belleville City Police, and the Ministry of Transportation, found more than half of the trucks inspected were taken out of service for safety defects. Twenty-five commercial vehicl…

OPP to focus on commercial vehicle safety during Operation Safe Driver Week

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and other road safety organizations, will be placing a strong focus on commercial vehicle safety during Operation Safe Driver Week, taking place this week across the province until Saturday. Led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), this annual campaign aims to reduce collisions and improve driver behaviour through targeted enforcement and e…