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CTV News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Four-day safety blitz results in almost 50 vehicles taken off the road
A four-day safety blitz in Grey Bruce region yielded significant results, as almost 50 vehicles were taken out of service. The blitz, from June 10 to June 13, aimed to improve road safety and ensure compliance with transportation regulations. Out of 96 commercial motor vehicle inspections, police reported 80 charges laid under the highway traffic act, 46 vehicles taken out of service and 55 warnings issued for minor infractions. 061725 - Safety blitz Grey Bruce OPP releases significant results from a four-day safety blitz. (Scott Miller/CTV News London) The enforcement initiative focused on identifying unsafe vehicles, unfit drivers and non-compliance with commercial vehicle regulations, in collaboration with Grey Bruce OPP, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Finance, Hanover Police Service, West Grey Police Service, Owen Sound Police Service and Saugeen Shores Police Service.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Saskatoon police issue 345 tickets during two day enforcement program
Saskatoon police have wrapped up the two-day Saskatchewan Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), issuing 345 tickets and 114 warnings to drivers. Police say on Tuesday and Wednesday officers were stationed around Saskatoon targeting road safety initiatives including vehicle equipment regulations, car seat checks, commercial vehicle inspections, and traffic safety violations. According to Saskatoon police, 98 drivers were caught for distracted driving, predominantly for using a cell phone, four vehicles were impounded for being driven under the influence of cocaine and cannabis. When it comes to commercial vehicle inspections, police say it resulted in 16 vehicles requiring further assessment, and 15 being removed from the road and deemed out of service. Two speeding drivers were also caught, with one driver travelling 111km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on Attridge Drive. STEP is a multi-agency task force with the goal of improving traffic safety in Saskatchewan. Various law enforcement agencies converged on the Saskatoon area to conduct sobriety checkpoints, vehicle inspections, and other traffic safety initiatives.
