(OPP photo, Facebook)
A recent commercial vehicle safety campaign has resulted in 119 trucks and other commercial vehicles being taken off the road due to safety concerns.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with transportation and enforcement partners, carried out Project Safe Haul across West Region between October 13th and November 1st.
During the campaign, officers and inspectors held 22 enforcement blitzes and completed 325 commercial vehicle inspections.
Those inspections led to 266 charges being laid and 119 vehicles being placed out of service because of safety-related defects.
The campaign focused on finding unsafe vehicles, checking that drivers and companies were following transportation rules, and making sure commercial vehicles meet Ontario’s safety standards.
The OPP says most commercial drivers and carriers take road safety seriously by keeping their vehicles properly maintained, completing inspections before trips and following rules around driving hours.
The OPP also thanked the Ministry of Transportation, municipal police services and other agencies for helping make the campaign possible.
Police say commercial vehicle safety is a shared responsibility and are reminding drivers and carriers to keep their vehicles in good condition and address any mechanical issues before heading out on the road.
The OPP says it will continue working to prevent collisions and injuries through education, enforcement and partnerships.