NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – A driver is charged following a traffic stop in Erin.
On March 4, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Wellington Road 52 in Erin, when the cruiser’s Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) notified the officer of a vehicle travelling with expired licence plates. A traffic stop was initiated.
As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old from London, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
- Drive motor vehicle – no currently validated permit
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Operate unsafe vehicle
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Guelph on June 17, 2026.
The vehicle was towed from the roadway, as it was unfit.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.
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.
