Ontario truck driver facing 14 charges after being caught impaired on Hwy. 417
Posted Apr 10, 2024 01:30:32 PM.
Last Updated Apr 11, 2024 07:39:45 AM.
Police hit a transport truck driver with over a dozen charges after they got a tip about a probably drunk driver on the Queensway Tuesday evening.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say that at around 7 p.m. they received a call about a possible impaired driver on Highway 417 near Highway 7.
Police say a search of the truck revealed a large amount of alcohol, including open alcohol.
An OPP Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector also found numerous infractions.
Officers arrested and charged Soloman Jaffri, 30, with:
- Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
- Adult Posses of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
- Driving While Under Suspension
- Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle with Air Brake – No Endorsement
- Fail to Maintain Daily Log
- Fail to Accurately Complete Daily Inspection Report
- Fail to Carry CVOR Certificate or Lease
- Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle
- Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle
- Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle – No Valid CVOR Certificate
- Operate Vehicle – Fail to Display Inspection Sticker or Proof
- Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
- Adult Insecure Load – Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Adult Owner – Operating Vehicle – Missing Emission Control Equipment
Jaffri was released and is set to appear in court in Ottawa at a later date.
The OPP thanks members of the public who continue to report impaired drivers, saying it helps to keep Ontario roads safe.
