CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP have laid 20 charges to a driver and an associated business following a roadside stop in Fergus.
On Oct. 14 at around 10:15 a.m. police initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle on Belsyde Avenue East.
As a result of the investigation police have charged a 41-year-old from Perry Sound with;
- Driving while under suspension
- Possess licence while prohibited
- Possess more than one licence
- Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt
- Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Colour coating obscuring interior
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- No covering on load – commercial motor vehicle
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
- Improperly drive commercial motor vehicle with a minor defect in it or in drawn vehicle
Police said a business associated with the traffic stop has also been charged with;
- Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
- Fail to ensure performance standards are met
- Permit operation of vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof
- Colour coating obscuring interior
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- No covering on load – commercial motor vehicle
- No name on commercial vehicle
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit – commercial motor vehicle
- Permit unlicensed person to drive commercial motor vehicle
All those accused are scheduled to appear in Guelph courts at an unspecified date.
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