Safety check leads to charges for driver, company along Highway 400 in Barrie

A commercial motor vehicle was stopped by officers of the Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division in Barrie for an insecure load on Highway 400. (OPP/X)

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traveling along Highway 400 was stopped by officers with the Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division for an insecure load.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Barrie, when police noticed the truck reportedly travelling with insufficient tie-downs.

In the photo posted by OPP, the CMV appears to be carrying a large quantity of interlock.

After inspection, police determined that the load posed a safety risk to other drivers along the highway due to inadequate restraint measures.

Officers say both the driver and the company were charged. OPP confirmed that necessary load security devices were installed on-site before the truck could continue its route.

The OPP took it to X to emphasize the importance of proper load securing as part of its ongoing commitment to road safety.