CMV Inspection Blitz (2020)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has shared the results of their annual Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Enforcement Blitz.
It was held at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Tuesday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 8th.
Working with in excess of 125 police officers and ministry inspectors from police services and agencies across the Greater Toronto Area and South Western Ontario, a total of 517 trucks were subject to mandatory inspection over the 2-day event.
“The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of our Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Blitz,” says Deputy Chief of Specialized Support Kevin Maher. “We are grateful to Woodbine Mohawk Park for their longstanding partnership, and for providing the location for the largest annual inspection blitz in Ontario. We also thank our valued policing and ministry partners for assisting us with this campaign. These proactive inspections prevent collisions and save lives, the results of which speak directly to our shared commitment to commercial vehicle safety and enforcement.”
Police Officers and Ministry of Transportation Officers, who receive specialized training in commercial truck inspections, identified 260 Trucks (50%) with prescribed defects and placed a staggering 161 trucks (31%) out of service until critical repairs were completed. Areas of concern included driver licensing, daily trip inspections and violations of the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act, along with truck-oriented issues which included mechanical fitness, load security, and weights of trucks and loads. Brake and Tire defects made up the bulk of the mechanical defects observed.
Further, Inspectors from the Ministry of Finance conducted 273 inspections for violations of the Fuel Tax Act/International Fuel Tax Agreement and the Tobacco Tax Act.
A total of 316 charges were laid for various defects and infractions with a further 120 warnings. 15 trucks were also found to be in such a sufficiently deteriorated state that the license plates were seized forcing the truck owner to make repairs to recertify and re-plate the vehicle.
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