Ontario truck driver facing 14 charges after being caught impaired on Hwy. 417

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.