Temagami Roadside Inspection: Commercial Vehicle Taken Out of Service by OPP

Source: OPP

Temagami, Ontario — April 2, 2025. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a major roadside inspection on Highway 11, resulting in a commercial vehicle being taken out of service due to multiple critical safety violations.

At approximately 12:40 a.m., Temagami OPP officers stopped a commercial vehicle and carried out a comprehensive inspection under Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) standards. Numerous mechanical and administrative violations were discovered affecting both the truck and its trailer.

The driver, a 30-year-old from Rocky View, Alberta, was charged with over 15 offences, including:

• Driving while suspended

• Driving under an out-of-province licence while suspended in Ontario

• Failing to produce necessary documents (permit, insurance, CVOR certificate)

• Faulty and inadequate brakes

• Non-compliant tires

• Failure to record defects in daily inspection report

• Driving without a valid commercial vehicle licence

The Calgary-based operating company was also charged for authorizing the operation of an unsafe commercial vehicle and for allowing an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.

As a result, the annual inspection sticker was removed, plates were seized, and the vehicle was taken out of service.

The OPP stresses the importance of rigorous safety compliance, reminding all operators that neglecting maintenance and documentation can pose serious risks on the road.