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CTV News
17-07-2025
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Commercial truck driver charged for speeding, weaving through Hwy 400 traffic: OPP
A CMV is pulled over on Highway 400 at Innisfil Beach Road in Innisfil, Ont. for allegedly speeding and weaving through traffic on Thurs., July 17, 2025. A provincial police officer stopped a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 400 in Innisfil for speeding and weaving through traffic, OPP says. In a post on social media Thursday morning, police say as the officer approached, the truck driver was trying to complete his pre-trip inspection paperwork. Ultimately, the officer ended up laying multiple charges against the driver and the company. 'Don't be in such a hurry. Slow down and be safe,' stated OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt in the online post. Police launched 'Operation Safe Driver Week' this week, which targets dangerous driving habits among motorists, including commercial vehicle operators. During the week-long safety blitz, officers will be out on heightened patrols, monitoring for speeding, log book violations, and equipment issues, including faulty brakes and unsecured loads. Operation Safe Driver week runs until Sunday. Related
CTV News
16-07-2025
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Dump truck driver charged with stunt driving in Oro-Medonte
An OPP officer allegedly clocked a tandem dump truck speeding 106km/h on Line 7 north in Oro-Medonte, Ont., on Tues, July 15, 2025. A commercial vehicle was towed away to an impound yard where it will remain for 14 days after the driver was reportedly caught speeding 44 kilometres per hour over the posted limit in Oro-Medonte. A provincial police officer allegedly clocked the tandem dump truck traveling at a speed of 106 km/h on Line 7 north, a 60 km/h zone on Tuesday, resulting in a stunt driving charge. Police also handed the driver a 30 day licence suspension for the offence. This week marks 'Operation Safe Driver Week,' with a focus on poor driving behaviours among motorists, including commercial motor vehicle operators. The week-long safety blitz has officers targeting speeding, logbook violations, and equipment issues, like faulty brakes or unsecured loads. 'Commercial drivers: stay compliant 24/7 with inspections, hours of service and cargo rules,' OPP stated. Operation Safe Driver week runs until Sun., July 20. Dump truck speeding in Oro-Medonte An OPP officer allegedly clocked a tandem dump truck speeding 106km/h on Line 7 north in Oro-Medonte, Ont., on Tues, July 15, 2025. (OPP)
CTV News
14-07-2025
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OPP target dangerous driving habits during week-long safety blitz
An Ontario Provincial Police officer conducts a traffic stop on Line 7 in Oro-Medonte, Ont. - File Image. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are ramping up patrols on roads and highways this week as part of Operation Safe Driver Week, a campaign aimed at cracking down on unsafe driving behaviours. The annual initiative focuses on reducing collisions and improving overall road safety. This year, OPP says it will be paying close attention to aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and commercial vehicle safety violations. Drivers can expect a higher-than-typical police presence on major routes, such as Highway 400, Highway 11, and along local roadways. 'Road safety is a shared responsibility. Let's all do our part during Operation Safe Driver Week, and every week, to drive safely and responsibly,' said OPP Sgt. Joe Brisebois. >>> Large trucks pulled from Highway 400 due to serious mechanical issues The campaign doesn't just target passenger vehicle drivers. Truck and commercial vehicle operators are also under the microscope, with officers watching for speeding, logbook violations, and equipment issues, like faulty brakes or unsecured loads. "We're targeting unsafe driving like speeding, tailgating and improper lane changes. Commercial drivers: stay compliant 24/7 with inspections, hours of service and cargo rules," OPP stated. Police say distracted driving is a major issue and anyone caught texting or holding a phone while behind the wheel can face hefty fines, along with potential demerit points and licence suspensions. Operation Safe Driver week runs until Sun., July 20.
CTV News
11-07-2025
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OPP crackdown on truck safety nets problematic vehicles on Hwy 400
Ontario police find problematic large trucks with serious mechanical issues at Highway 400/88 in Bradford, Ont. on Fri., July 11, 2025. Provincial police are cracking down on unsafe commercial motor vehicles on Highway 400 through Bradford West Gwillimbury on Friday, just ahead of its week-long safe driver campaign. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt posted to social media about two problematic trucks with serious mechanical issues. Police pulled over the first truck near Highway 88 for a routine check, where officers discovered the brakes were out of adjustment. As a result, Schmidt said the vehicle was placed out of service until the repairs could be completed. CMV crackdown Ontario police find problematic large trucks with serious mechanical issues at Highway 400/88 in Bradford, Ont. on Fri., July 11, 2025. (OPP/X) In a separate instance, a truck driver was stopped in the same area due to an uncovered load. Police say further inspection revealed one brake assembly was not functioning and another was out of adjustment. Consequently, the commercial motor vehicle was also taken off the road and out of service for repairs. CMV crackdown Ontario police find problematic large trucks with serious mechanical issues at Highway 400/88 in Bradford, Ont. on Fri., July 11, 2025. (OPP/X) These incidents happened just before Operation Safe Driver Week, which aims to promote safe driving practices among commercial vehicle operators. It runs from July 13 to 19. The OPP will step up enforcement during the road safety campaign, targeting violations by all motorists, including drivers of large trucks. In 2024, OPP officers responded to 8,817 collisions involving transport trucks, according to OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique. 'Tragically, 73 of the crashes were fatal, 905 of them resulted in injuries and the vast majority of them were preventable. All it takes to eliminate these senseless crashes and prevent injuries is a commitment from every motorist to drive responsibly and obey the law,' Carrique stated.
