Driver charged for improper fuel transport: OPP
According to Huronia West OPP, officers stopped the vehicle just after 7 p.m. that evening.
Police say his vehicle was displaying dealer plates and the fuel containers were neither capped nor secured properly.
The 41-year-old driver from Keswick was charged with multiple offences under the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act and Highway Traffic Act.
His charges included displaying improper plates, failing to display safety marks, failing to secure a load, failing to produce a shipping document and transporting dangerous goods while untrained.
'The OPP reminds all commercial operators of their responsibility to ensure the safe and lawful transport of hazardous materials,' said an OPP spokesperson in a news release. 'Unsafe practices not only endanger the driver but also pose risks to the public and the environment.'
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