NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West-Region Traffic Unit charge Kitchener resident, alongside a business in-relation to a traffic stop within Wellington County.
On February 6, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the OPP West-Region Traffic Unit were conducting proactive traffic enforcement within Wellington County and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle on East Mill Street within the Town of Elora.
As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old from Kitchener is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Speeding – community safety zone
- Improperly drive commercial motor vehicle with a minor defect in it or in drawn vehicle
The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for:
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- Fail to surrender CVOR certificate
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report
Additionally, a 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 report is accurately completed
All accused involved 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.
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.
