A Thanksgiving weekend traffic initiative focused on commercial motor vehicles (CMV) resulted in several charges.
A Lennox and Addington County OPP officer, along with an MTO inspector, conducted nine CMV inspections over the long weekend, focusing strictly on equipment standards and driver compliance with provincial traffic laws.
There were eleven charges issued for safety violations while three commercial motor vehicles were removed from the highway and placed out of service due to safety concerns.
OPP say 13% of all collisions so far this year have involved a commercial vehicle with a staggering 18% of those resulting in fatalities.
Police identified improper lane changes and excessive speeds as the leading factors in collisions involving commercial vehicles.
To combat these trends, the public can expect a significant, ongoing police presence along key trucking corridors throughout the year.
