Blitz on commerical vehicles by Halton Police shows numerous infractions.

Halton Regional Police and other agencies took 96 commercial motor vehicles out of service during a two-day enforcement blitz.

Halton Regional Police and other agencies took 96 commercial motor vehicles out of service during a two-day enforcement blitz.

Taking place October 6-7, the campaign was designed to conduct proactive enforcement to ensure compliance with legislation pertaining to mechanical fitness, weights, load security, safety/inspection compliance and licensing.

As well as the removal of some vehicles, the blitz also led to 250 charges and the seizure of seven license plates. In total, 340 commercial vehicles were inspected near Milton.

Alcohol screening at the blitz also led to licence suspensions for three drivers. One of the alcohol related licence suspensions was identified as a 14 year suspended driver. This resulted in a seven-day vehicle impound. A total of 19 charges were laid against the driver and his employer, including overweight vehicle, no insurance and multiple mechanical issues.

“Issues identified at the blitz varied across all categories and are reflective of those commercial motor vehicle type offences seen throughout the year,” said Traffic Services Unit Sergeant, Ryan Snow. “The mechanical issues identified suggest a lack of maintenance and due diligence in daily inspections. Weights also continue to be a safety concern as police continuously note that dump truck drivers claim little control pertaining to overloading of their vehicles.  These weight-specific concerns remain an area of ongoing education and enforcement given the obvious handling and braking issues that can occur, along with the additional damage that these weights can render to roadways.”