The Lennox and Addington County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is reinforcing its focus on road safety following a targeted enforcement initiative aimed at commercial motor vehicles.
As part of an ongoing safety strategy, L&A and Frontenac OPP officers carried out several inspections this week, focusing on equipment standards and driver compliance with provincial traffic laws. Police issued 10 charges and warnings for safety-related violations. One commercial motor vehicle was removed from the highway and placed out of service due to safety concerns.
Police say commercial vehicles have been involved in 13 per cent of all collisions this year, with 18 per cent of those crashes resulting in fatalities. Improper lane changes and excessive speed were identified as leading factors.
The OPP says drivers can expect continued enforcement along key trucking routes throughout the year and reminds the public to report unsafe driving to police.
