NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge Brampton resident, alongside a business in relation to a traffic stop with a commercial motor vehicle.
On September 29, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and conducted a traffic stop on McCullogh Drive, within the Town of Erin.
As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old from Brampton is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
- Overweight on tires …kg – liftable axle deployed improperly
- Overweight single axle (single tires) …kg. Class A Highway – liftable axle deployed improperly
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
Additionally, a local business associated to the traffic stop is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Fail to ensure performance standards are met
- Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- Overweight on tires …kg – liftable axle deployed improperly
- Overweight single axle (single tires) …kg. Class A Highway – liftable axle deployed improperly
All accused are scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.
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.
