Following commercial vehicle inspections that began on Friday, provincial police have laid 32 charges, with 27 per cent of inspected vehicles taken off the road in Centre Hastings and Belleville.
Officers and inspectors looked at commercial vehicle safety including regulatory compliance and driver-related violations.
The initiative included 37 inspections resulting in 10 vehicles placed out of service.
Alleged offenses ranged from annual inspection violations, hours of service violations, registration offences, daily inspection and vehicle maintenance violations, improper brake defects and cargo securement violations.
Five licence plates were removed due to major safety defects.
Police said the inspections play a critical role in identifying unsafe vehicles and ensuring operators comply with provincial and federal safety standards.
“Mechanical defects, improper maintenance, and regulatory violations can significantly increase the risk of collisions and jeopardize the safety of all road users.”
Anyone with information about these types of incidents is asked to contact OPP.
