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CTV News
2 days ago
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OPP catch commercial drivers bypassing inspection station in Ganaoque, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say a recent blitz with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) caught commercial drivers who were taking secondary roads to bypass a truck inspection station in Gananoque. It is illegal to bypass a truck inspection station, OPP say, and on Thursday, officers in the Gananoque area stopped several vehicles attempting to bypass the mandatory inspection. 'Over a dozen commercial vehicle inspections were conducted, six of which occurred after vehicles were located bypassing the station,' police said in a news release. Police say 15 charges were laid, and four commercial vehicles were taken out of service. One driver in particular, a 27-year-old from Woodstock, Ont., is facing a drug possession charge for opioids in addition to traffic-related offences, OPP said. Earlier this month, the OPP and the MTO took 14 commercial vehicles out of service in the Belleville area because of safety defects and other violations, such as overweight vehicles, expired annuals, emissions violations, pre-trip inspection violations, and improper tires, brakes, and registrations.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
e-scooters on Barrie's horizon?
Barrie residents are asked to voice their opinion on e-scooters in the community. Mon., July 28, 2025. PHOTO: CITY OF BARRIE E-scooters could be just around the next bend if residents agree. Barrie staff is considering permitting electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) in participation with an initiative from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO). 'As Barrie continues to grow, we're exploring the role e-scooters could play as part of a broader range of transportation options to support mobility for all residents,' said Brett Gratrix, senior project manager of transportation and development services. 'Although they're not currently permitted in Barrie, we're seeing increasing interest and use, which is why we're consulting the public before determining next steps,' Gratrix said. E-scooters are currently not allowed to operate in Barrie on city property or within the public right-of-way, such as city streets, sidewalks or trails. The provincial pilot program allows participating municipalities to choose where and how e-scooters may be used. No decisions about permitting the scooters have been made yet and city staff are offering the public an opportunity to learn about e-scooters, ask questions, and complete a survey about whether to permit them in Barrie. Feedback from the public will be sent to city council which will offer recommendations on whether to opt in or out of the provincial pilot program. pilot program. About the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's (MTO) pilot program Ontario's e-scooter pilot program allows municipalities to choose where and how e-scooters may be used. The pilot is running from January 1, 2020 to November 27, 2029. The pilot program sets out requirements for: Helmets Minimum age for riders Weight and speed restrictions Municipalities that choose to allow e-scooters are responsible for:
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Transport truck driver arrested for drugged driving in northern Ont.
Officials waved the truck into the MTO scales in Cochrane for an inspection July 11 at 1:30 p.m., with the help of traffic officers with the Cochrane Ontario Provincial Police. A routine inspection of a commercial motor vehicle by the Ministry of Transportation in Cochrane earlier this month ended with drugged driving charges. Officials waved the truck into the MTO scales in Cochrane for an inspection July 11 at 1:30 p.m., with the help of traffic officers with the Cochrane Ontario Provincial Police. 'During the inspection of one CMV, officers detected an unsealed bag of cannabis and determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance,' the OPP said in a news release Monday. 'The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.' The 35-year-old driver from Moonbeam has been charged with driving while impaired by drugs and driving with cannabis readily available to the driver. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on Sept. 9. Their driver's licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 'The OPP and MTO continue to work together to ensure the safety of Ontario's roadways through proactive commercial vehicle enforcement and impaired driving investigations,' police said.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Automotive
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Police, MTO pull oversized car carrier off Hwy. 17 over alleged safety violations
An oversized car carrier was taken out of service after violating multiple safety inspections on Hwy. 17, police say. (OPP/X) Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Transportation removed an oversized car carrier heading towards Ottawa over alleged safety violations. Police say officers located the trailer and vehicle travelling on Highway 17 going east past Pembroke on Tuesday. A commercial motor vehicle inspection conducted by the MTO found 'major' violations, including inoperative trailer brakes and a missing bearing cap, which creates a risk of wheel detachment. The truck also allegedly had an insecure load, no cab car/IRP registration, no logbook, no commercial registration, no annual safety inspection and an improper trip inspection. Both the vehicle and trailer were removed from the highway, police say. 'Commercial vehicles must meet all safety and registration requirements to keep our roads safe,' OPP said in a post on X.
CTV News
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Ontario looking for design proposals for Hwy. 11 pilot project
Ontario Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney announced a proposed new highway model between between North Bay and Temiskaming Shores. Eleven months after announcing a 'first of its kind in North America' road project in northeastern Ontario, the province is asking for design proposals for the 2+1 pilot on Highway 11. The province said the proposed new three-lane highway will make the road safer and improve traffic flow by having a centre passing lane that changes direction about every two to five kilometres. This model 'is used in other jurisdictions around the world and is more cost-efficient than twinning a highway' and will be the first time it is used in North America, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) said. 'This is a key next step to get shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure projects that will support a strong transportation network and create jobs,' MTO Minister Caroline Mulroney said in a news release. Proposals for design and environmental assessment work are being accepted online from qualified highway design consultants until Jan. 18. Two potential locations north of North Bay have been identified for the project. 'While both sites will be assessed, the design and environmental assessment for Highway 11 from Sand Dam Road to Ellesmere Road (14 kilometres) will be prioritized,' the MTO said. The alternate location is 16.3 kilometres between the Highway 64 interchange and Jumping Caribou Road. 'Improving highway safety continues to be the primary topic of conversation among many communities in northern Ontario, especially as we head into winter. The 2+1 pilot project is one way to make our roads and highways safer for everyone and I am so pleased that Minister Mulroney and the Ontario government are moving ahead,' said Danny Whalen, a Temiskaming Shores city councillor and the president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities. The delivery date listed on the proposal is May 16, 2025. Read more on the province's draft transportation plan for the north here.
