Media Release. Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Blitz
(Bradford, ON) A one-day commercial motor vehicle inspection blitz in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury resulted in 61% placed out of service, one of our highest ratings.
On Thursday, June 16, 2022, South Simcoe Police Service officers were joined by Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspectors from the Ministry of Transportation to conduct safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
As a result of the campaign, the following results were obtained:
19 Commercial motor vehicle inspections
11 Vehicles placed out of service
35 Provincial offences notices issued (Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Dangerous Goods Transportation Act)
15 Cautions
1 Set of licence plates seized
The statistics result in a 61% out of service rate. The primary issues found were insecure loads, improper brakes and tires. These types of equipment are items that are easily checked to ensure compliance and safety. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and it includes equipment as well as rules of the road. Do your part and take those few extra minutes.
