TOWN OF MINTO – Unsafe commercial motor vehicle. Six charges Laid.
On June 2, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the West-Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team was conducting proactive traffic enforcement within Wellington County, and performed a traffic stop on James Street within the Town of Minto.
As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old from Southwest Middlesex is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following charges:
- Overweight vehicle – violate permit
- Operate unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle
- Drive commercial motor vehicle – improper licence
- Operate commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
- Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof (two counts)
The accused is 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.
