NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(GUELPH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Unit lay 12 charges to both driver and business.
On February 25, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Unit were conducting proactive traffic enforcement and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on College Avenue West within the City of Guelph.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old from Scarborough is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Careless driving
- Defective braking system – commercial motor vehicle
- Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
- Insecure load – commercial motor vehicle
The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act and the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act for:
- Fail to surrender inspection schedule
- Drive commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
- Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof
- Overweight vehicle – violate permit …kg
- Fail to comply with federal regulations safety standard – insecure load
Additionally, a business associated to the traffic stop is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Overweight vehicle – violate permit …kg
- Permit operation of vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof
- Operate commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
- Fail to ensure performance standards are met
- Fail to supply driver with daily inspection schedule
- Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
- Permit operation of commercial motor vehicle with load not secured as prescribed
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions carry unique risks. Due to the size and weight of these large vehicles, when they are involved in a collision – especially on a highway – the outcome can be catastrophic. CMVs can weigh more than 60,000 kg. (132,277 lbs). When combined with speeds ranging from 80 to 105 km/h, these vehicles generate significant momentum and energy, giving them the potential to cause extensive loss of life, injuries and property damage. The OPP recognizes that there are many safe, responsible CMV drivers who contribute to safe roads in Ontario.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
