OPP impound vehicle ‘completely unsafe for the road’ in Trenton

The front of a modified vehicle in Trenton. (OPP/X)

Ontario Provincial Police impounded a vehicle that has seen better days after a traffic stop in Trenton, Ont. on Tuesday.

Police say they responded to a traffic complaint in a parking lot after the vehicle was seen “drifting and nearly striking another driver.”

“Thanks to quick reporting, officers tracked the vehicle down shortly after,” police said.

An inspection of the vehicle found it was “completely unsafe for the road.” The car was deemed unfit to drive, resulting in its plates being seized before being towed and impounded.

Some of the illegal modifications on the car include the removal of the trunk floor exposing the battery, removal of the back seat belts, holes into the trunk allowing exhaust vapours inside, an aftermarket steering wheel and a plexiglass rear window.

The driver faces several charges, including stunt driving and operating an unsafe vehicle. They were also charged for having excessive tint, no horn, defective brakes and other violations.

“Reminder: Road safety isn’t optional. Unsafe driving and vehicles put everyone at risk — and officers will take action,” OPP say.

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