65 Year Old From Harriston Charged � Details Released
Source: Area OPPDate: Sat Jul 12 04:40:10 MST 2025
(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) � The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit lay 11 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, and over 10 verbal warnings to both driver and business.
On July 8, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Wellington Road 109 within the Town of Minto.
As a result of the investigation, a 65-year-old from Harriston is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
Insecure load � commercial motor vehicle
Fail to accurately complete daily inspector report
Overweight on tires �kg. liftable axle lifted
Improper tires � commercial motor vehicle
Overweight single axle (single tires) �kg. Class A Highway � liftable axle lifted
Improperly drive commercial motor vehicle with a minor defect in it or drawn vehicle
Additionally, a business associated to the traffic stop is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
Fail to ensure performance standards are met
Improper tires � commercial motor vehicle
Fail to ensure under-vehicle inspection is conducted properly
Permit operation of commercial motor vehicle with load not secured as prescribed
Further, both the driver and the business were given verbal warnings for an additional 10 plus offences.
All accused involved are scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court � Guelph at a later date.
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions carry unique risks. Due to the size and weight of these large vehicles, when they are involved in a collision � especially on a highway � the outcome can be catastrophic. CMVs can weigh more than 60,000 kg. (132,277 lbs). When combined with speeds ranging from 80 to 105 km/h, these vehicles generate significant momentum and energy, giving them the potential to cause extensive loss of life, injuries and property damage. The OPP recognizes that there are many safe, responsible CMV drivers who contribute to safe roads in Ontario.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.
If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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