One From Neustadt Facing Numerous Charges

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit lay 18 charges on a single traffic stop.

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting proactive traffic enforcement and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Wellington Road 9 within Mapleton Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 56-year-old from Neustadt is charged under the Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, and the Environmental Protection Act with:

• Fail to have insurance card
• Person – knowingly operating vehicle – missing emission control equipment
• Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
• Improperly drive commercial motor vehicle with a minor defect in it or in drawn vehicle
• Fail to surrender inspection schedule
• Fail to surrender completed daily inspection report
• Insecure load – commercial motor vehicle (two counts)
• Overweight vehicle – violate permit…kg
• Operate commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
• Drive commercial motor vehicle – improper licence
• Defective braking system – commercial motor vehicle
• Improper tires – drawn vehicle – commercial motor vehicle
• No muffler – motor vehicle
• Improper means of attachment – commercial motor vehicle
• Operate Insafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle
• Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof (two counts)

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 remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.d

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