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Traffic Stop in Alma Leads to Charges

Centre Wellington, ON, Canada / Grand 101.1 FM
Kelly Waterhouse
May 8, 2025 | 4:13 PM
Traffic Stop in Alma Leads to Charges

Wellington County OPP have charged a Georgian Bluffs resident under the Highway Traffic Act and issued several warnings. Submitted photo



NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP

WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Georgian Bluffs resident under the Highway Traffic Act.

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and conducted a traffic stop on Simpson Street East, within Alma.

As a result of the investigation, a 60-year-old from Georgian Bluffs is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Overweight vehicle – violate permit
  • Draw trailer, no identification number
  • Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof

Additionally, the accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:

  • Operate commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
  • Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof
  • Fail to surrender inspection schedule
  • Fail to surrender completed daily inspection report
  • Improper means of attachment – commercial motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender permit for trailer

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.