NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – A North York driver is charged following a traffic stop in Guelph.
On February 24, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit conducted a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Inverness Drive in Guelph.
As a result of the investigation, a 74-year-old from North York, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Defective braking system
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
- Improper tires
- Drive – handheld communication device
- Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt
- Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof
- No horn – motor vehicle
- Improper muffler – motor vehicle
- No directional signals
- Overweight vehicle – violate permit kg
The accused faces approximately $1,900 worth of fines, received three additional warnings and licence plates were seized.
Operating a CMV with improper equipment or major defects can be extremely dangerous to everyone out on the road. We all play a role in keeping our roadways safe. The OPP acknowledges and commends the many safe CMV drivers who contribute to safe Ontario roads.
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.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
