CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges a Meaford resident, alongside a business in-relation to a traffic stop.
On April 15, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 7 within Elora.
As a result of the investigation, a 58-year-old from Meaford is charged under the Highway Traffic Act:
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
- Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- Improper tires – drawn vehicle – commercial motor vehicle
- 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 for:
- Drive commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
- Fail to ensure performance standards are met
- Fail to maintain daily log
- Fail to surrender daily log
- Fail to surrender permit for trailer
Additionally, a business associated to the traffic stop is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operate commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
- Permit operation of vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof (two counts)
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validation permit – commercial motor vehicle
- Fail to ensure performance standards are met
The business was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:
- No name on commercial vehicle
- Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- Improper tires – drawn vehicle – commercial motor vehicle
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.
