Dufferin OPP laid 29 commercial vehicle charges during Safe Driver initiativeJuly 30, 2026 · 0 CommentsDufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers laid 29 traffic-related charges involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) during Operation Safe Driver from July 12 to 18. The initiative focused on reducing collisions involving commercial motor vehicles by addressing unsafe driving behaviours among commercial vehicle operators and other motorists. During the campaign, officers conducted targeted enforcement and inspections focused on commercial vehicle safety, licensing, documentation, pre-trip inspections, hours-of-work requirements and other high-risk driving behaviours. Dufferin OPP officers laid the following commercial motor vehicle-related charges during the initiative:Speeding: one chargeDisobey sign: one chargePermits, plates and driver’s licences: four chargesCMV documentation: one chargeCMV inspection and maintenance: 12 chargesDefective equipment/equipment: four chargesLoad and dimensions: six chargesIn addition to the CMV-related charges, officers laid 217 other traffic-related charges during the campaign period. The OPP is reminding motorists that commercial motor vehicles are large and heavy, and require additional stopping distance.