(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Thursday the 19th of June 2014, Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partnered up with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to conduct a joint traffic enforcement initiative with the main focus being commercial motor vehicles.
In total, 18 commercial motor vehicles were stopped and safety inspections were completed at various locations. The results are as follows:
-One truck had its plates removed due to numerous defects
-Six had to have repairs done before leaving
– Five had minor defects but were allowed to continue on and the final six had zero defects.
Commercial vehicle safety is a priority and Bruce Peninsula OPP would ask all commercial vehicle owners and operators to do their part in keeping Ontario roadways safe.