The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit lay 20 charges to both driver and business.
On October 14, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Belsyde Avenue East, within Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old from Parry Sound is charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Cannabis Control Act with:
The name of the accused was not released.
- Driving while under suspension
- Possess licence while prohibited
- Possess more than one licence
- Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt
- Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Colour coating obscuring interior
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- No covering on load – commercial motor vehicle
- Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
- Improperly drive commercial motor vehicle with a minor defect in it or in drawn vehicle
Additionally, a business associated to the traffic stop is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
- Fail to ensure performance standards are met
- Permit operation of vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof
- Colour coating obscuring interior
- Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
- No covering on load – commercial motor vehicle
- No name on commercial vehicle
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit – commercial motor vehicle
- Permit unlicensed person to drive commercial motor vehicle
All accused involved are scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions carry unique risks. Due to the size and weight of these large vehicles, when they are involved in a collision – especially on a highway – the outcome can be catastrophic. CMVs can weigh more than 60,000 kg. (132,277 lbs). When combined with speeds ranging from 80 to 105 km/h, these vehicles generate significant momentum and energy, giving them the potential to cause extensive loss of life, injuries and property damage. The OPP recognizes that there are many safe, responsible CMV drivers who contribute to safe roads in Ontario.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
