Multiple Canadian law enforcement agencies partnered for a commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement operation in Ontario this week.
The annual Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Enforcement Blitz was held on October 7 and 8, 2025, at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Milton, Ontario.
Day two of our 25th annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Blitz is underway under blue skies. Our lot is full with inspections underway. Working together through enforcement and education. #RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/ryWySjpvl1
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) October 8, 2025
More than 125 law enforcement officers and inspectors from 13 Ontario agencies participated in the event, which focused on “driver licensing, daily trip inspections and violations of the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act, along with truck-oriented issues which included mechanical fitness, load security, and weights of trucks and loads.”
During the two-day event a total of 517 commercial vehicles were inspected.
According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), 316 charges were issued for various defects and infractions.
Police also issued 120 warnings for various violations.
Inspectors placed 161 commercial vehicles (31% of inspected vehicles) out-of-service for equipment violations.
“A total of 15 trucks were also found to be in such a sufficiently deteriorated state that the license plates were seized forcing the truck owner to make repairs to re-certify and re-plate the vehicle,” HRPS said.
One commercial vehicle driver was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant.
“The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of our Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Blitz. We are grateful to Woodbine Mohawk Park for their longstanding partnership, and for providing the location for the largest annual inspection blitz in Ontario. We also thank our valued policing and ministry partners for assisting us with this campaign. These proactive inspections prevent collisions and save lives, the results of which speak directly to our shared commitment to commercial vehicle safety and enforcement,” said HRPS Deputy Chief of Specialized Support Kevin Maher.