NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) charge a driver from Brampton, alongside a business in-relation to a traffic stop, resulting in eight charges and three warnings.
On June 14, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wellington OPP TMU were conducting proactive traffic enforcement within Wellington County, which resulted in a traffic stop being initiated on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Gzowski Street within Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old from Brampton is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Careless Driving
- Fail to report damage to property on highway
- Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
- Improper tires – drawn vehicle – commercial motor vehicle
- Push rod stroke exceeds prescribed limit – commercial motor vehicle
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:
- Improper Tires – drawn vehicle – commercial motor vehicle
- Push rod stroke exceeds prescribed limit – commercial motor vehicle
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle (three counts)
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 is conducted properly
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 be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
