Enforcement blitz ends in almost a dozen commercial vehicles out of service
Posted Nov 26, 2024 02:47:02 PM.
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024 03:51:19 PM.
In partnership with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) held a last-minute commercial vehicle enforcement blitz on Nov. 15, at the Fred Barrett Arena in Ottawa’s east end.
With a focus on commercial vehicle safety compliance, inspectors and officers from MTO, OPP, and OPS conducted 37 inspections, officials said in a news release.
The initiative resulted in 11 vehicles placed out of service, 30 charges being laid, and one plate seized for an unsafe vehicle, they added.
According to OPS, vehicles were removed from service due to:
- Improper or suspended driver’s licences
- Exposed bearings
- Insecure loads
- Overloaded or improper tires
- Non-compliance with driver’s licence conditions
- Improper brakes
- Faulty coupling devices
Additionally, charges included violations for improper driver’s licences, no directional signals, failure to conduct daily trip inspections, expired annual inspections, failure to wear seat belts and overweight vehicles.
Other infractions included CVOR violations and non-compliance with licence conditions, explained police.
With a focus on the enforcement of commercial motor vehicles, the Ottawa police participated in seven joint traffic safety projects with MTO and OPP in 2024. An average of 35-45 per cent of inspected commercial vehicles were removed from the road during these initiatives.
These joint efforts have improved road safety and addressed the risks associated with unsafe heavy vehicles, noted OPS.
“This initiative highlights the continued dedication of enforcement agencies to maintaining safe roadways by identifying and addressing unsafe commercial vehicles.”
