OPP officials allege: On December 27, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Churchill Line, west of Blackwell Side Road.
As a result of the investigation, a 68-year-old of Sarnia, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with the following offences:
– Fail to stop for police
– No red light on rear of trailer – commercial motor vehicle
– Fail to surrender permit for trailer
– Operate unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle
– Improper means of attachment – commercial motor vehicle
– Insecure load – commercial motor vehicle
– Drive commercial motor vehicle without conducting inspections
– Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
– Fail to carry CVOR certificate or lease
– Vehicle modified – fail to apply for new permit
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Sarnia at a later date.
The Lambton County OPP would like to remind all CMV operators of the importance of adhering to the regulations to ensure the safety of all road users. Violations can result in significant penalties and pose serious safety risks. Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility.
If you wish to report unsafe driving or other traffic related incidents, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
