Press Release: Wellington County OPP, April 24, 2026.
PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP – Traffic stop leads to charges for both driver and business.
On April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit was conducting proactive traffic enforcement in Puslinch Township and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Townline Road.
As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old from Erin, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with major defect in it or in drawn vehicle (two counts)
- Push rod stroke exceeds prescribed limit – commercial motor vehicle
- Overweight on tires – kg – 150 mm or over
- Fail to surrender completed daily inspection report
Additionally, a Brampton 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
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 roads in Ontario.
