The stats are in for the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) two-day commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement blitz held at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Milton.
This year’s installment of the annual event was held on October 4-5. With the help of neighbouring police services and agencies, officers were able to inspect 316 commercial motor vehicles with the following results:
- 95 Vehicles taken out of service (30% failure rate)
- Total charges laid (Provincial Offence Notices): 208
- Sets of licence plates seized: 8
- Mandatory Alcohol Screenings conducted: 160
- 3-day suspensions issued: 3
- Arrests: 1 (individual charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours)
That compares to last year’s (2021) results:
- 126 Vehicles taken out of service (31% failure rate)
- Total charges laid (Provincial Offence Notices): 253
- Sets of licence plates seized by police: 8
- Mandatory Alcohol Screenings conducted: 135
The purpose of the CMV blitz is to conduct proactive enforcement and ensure compliance with legislation pertaining to mechanical fitness, weights, load security, safety and licencing.
“The Halton Regional Police Service is committed to elevating safety for everyone on our roadways,” says Sergeant Will Clayton with Traffic Services. “This was the 21st year we have hosted the Commercial Motor Vehicle Blitz and with assistance from our partner agencies we continue to make great strides in making our roads safer. It is imperative that vehicle operators and owners ensure their vehicles are properly inspected and maintained. Credit to those in the industry that are making it a priority. Safe trucks, safe drivers and safe loads benefit everyone. Operators who choose to neglect their duties will be held accountable.”
This year’s enforcement blitz was attended by numerous policing partners, including the Ontario Provincial Police, Niagara Regional Police, Guelph Police, Waterloo Regional Police, Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Finance. Several HRPS resources assisted as well, including the HRPS Auxiliary Unit, HRPS Cadets, 1, 2 and 3 District Response Teams, Training Unit and Traffic Services.
