NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – Traffic stop leads to charges, resulting in both the driver and business being charged.
On April 15, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit was conducting proactive traffic enforcement within Wellington County and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle on Smith Street within Arthur.
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old from North York is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle
- Unnecessary slow driving
- Falsify, mutilate or deface any record or document
- Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
- Fail to notify operator that ELD displaying malfunction code
Additionally, a business associated to the traffic stop is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Fail to ensure ELD is in good working order, properly calibrated and maintained
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.
