NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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PUSLINCH TWP — The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Unit identifies 11 offences in relation to a traffic stop.
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Unit were performing a traffic enforcement initiative and conducted a traffic stop on Highway 401, within Puslinch Township.
As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old from Burlington is charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Environmental Protection Act with:
- Defective braking system
- Improper brakes on trailer
- Overweight vehicle - violate permit …kg
- Improper tires - drawn vehicle
- Improper muffler - motor vehicle
- Person - knowingly permitting operation of vehicle-emission control equipment not complying with regulations
Additionally, the accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:
- Operate unsafe combination of vehicles
- Improper tires - drawn vehicle
- Fail to ensure performance standards are met
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Fail to surrender permit for trailer
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. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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