Driver & Business Charged

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit charges London resident, alongside a business in-relation to a traffic stop within Wellington County.

On October 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 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 off Wellington County Road 39 within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old from London is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Drive commercial motor vehicle – improper licence
• Fail to surrender inspection schedule
• Fail to surrender completed daily inspection report
• Insecure load – commercial motor vehicle
• Drive commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate

The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for:

• Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof (two counts)
• Fail to have insurance card
• Fail to surrender permit for trailer
• Driver of commercial motor vehicle – fail to carry proof of insurance
• Use plate not authorised for vehicle
• Overweight vehicle – violate permit …kg

Additionally, a business associated to the traffic stop is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Operate commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
• Fail to supply driver with daily inspection schedule
• Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
• Permit operation of vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof (two counts)
• Permit use of plate not authorized for vehicle
• Overweight vehicle – violate permit …kg
• Permit person with improper licence to drive commercial motor vehicle
• Driver of commercial motor vehicle – fail to carry proof of insurance
• Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
• Permit operation of commercial motor vehicle with load not secured as prescribed

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.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to 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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