50 charges laid in widespread commercial vehicle enforcement campaign

Numerous charges were laid after a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement campaign this past week.

Numerous violations were issued after several police services led a campaign to enforce commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety this week in the northwestern outskirts of the Greater Toronto Area.

According to a social media post by provincial police, Caledon OPP, York Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, the Town of Caledon, and the Ministry of Transportation teamed up for the campaign this past Thursday.

As a result, OPP reported 67 inspections conducted, 50 charges laid, 16 CMV’s taken out of service and one driver taken out of service.

Police say the Ministry of Finance also supported the campaign by conducting more than 40 inspections relating to the Fuel Tax Act and the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act.

According to the province, operators can face fines of up to $20,000 for failing to meet CMV safety standards and requirements.