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This will be my final post on this account as many of you know I’m retiring from
@HaltonPolice
after 30yrs of Service. Thank you everyone for contributing to our feed over the last 4 yrs. I will remain an advocate of
#RoadSafety
so follow me
@patio3900
But most of all be safe !
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Today is my last day working
@HRPSCMV
before I retire. I have been very lucky to be partnered with officer Martin for last the 8 years. Thanks for following us on Twitter & I can still be contacted
@OldfieldScott
stay safe
@HaltonPolice
@CVSA
^Scott O
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As the weather gets better we are seeing more aggregate and fill trucks on the roads. Trucks should not be filled to the top of the box, items roll from the high point & straight off the side. A load should be below the box edge. Drivers are responsible for checking the load.^MD
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How much tint is too much tint? This Tesla grabbed my attention when I couldn’t see the driver stopped beside me at the red light. 6% of light is transmitting through both the front & side windows (94% tint). This is unsafe and illegal. Repeat offender. Charges issued ^DB
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This load of drywall was stopped by
@HRPSBurl
at Dundas and Hwy 407 in
@cityburlington
. Inspection revealed two flat tires. Overweight on steer and drive axle because lift axle was in the up position. Driver of the trucks licence was under suspension for unpaid fines. ^pm
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This dump truck was stopped by
@HRPSMiltHH
Traffic Officer for speeding 105km/h in 70km/h zone. Driver failed roadside screening device for alcohol and arrested. Drugs and alcohol found in cab of truck. Level 1 inspection being conducted. Check back for Breath results. ^pm
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This truck was taken off the road when it was found to have a loose ball joint at the steering arm resulting in 7 inches of steering freeplay (feels like you are steering a boat), also overloaded, brakes defective, flat tire. Out of Service.
#unsafeofftheroad
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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This pickup was stopped by our officer today. What is the issue that jumps out immediately ? ^pm
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This loaded gravel hauler was stopped while traveling on a 5 ton axle limit road in
@HRPSMiltHH
. An inspection found worn brake pads, cracked suspension, loose air tank, & brakes not operating correctly. The pretrip inspection was marked "no defects." OOS
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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An oldie but a goodie. This truck was stopped and pulled in for inspection while assisting
@WRPS_Traffic
with their annual CMV Blitz this week. Congrats to the owner who received a CVSA sticker. Anyone want to guess what year it is? (Hint - Pre-dates steer axle brakes) ^DB
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We stopped several CMVs this week for load security. In this video, Cst Dickson explains why this load is not secure and how easily it can fall off the the side of the CMV. ^DB
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This dump truck was stopped on Trafalgar Rd at William Halton Parkway. So many defects it requires a thread… 🧵
1: Expired Insurance Card
2: Improper pre trip inspection
3: Expired permit
4: Driver watching video while driving
5: Air Loss test FAIL
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Sad day for my partner today. Just found out they are “retiring” his old patrol vehicle he used regularly for CMV work in Burlington. It was one of the original Explorer SUVs HRPS acquired when we switched over from the Crown Victoria. Wonder what will replace it 🧐? ^DB
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This truck grabbed our attention today while heading across Dundas St in Burlington. Over half the straps were loose or not connected at all and just sitting on the deck. Driver was educated and charged according. ^DB
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Truck Driving School stopped on Steeles Ave in
@_HaltonHills
driving 5km/h due to DEF Fluid issue. Inspection revealed a brake out of adjustment, a rock between dual tires, 2 damaged airlines, excess wheel free play, and a loose pitman arm/output shaft. OOS
@HaltonPolice
^DB
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This set of tires was found on a tractor unit last week. They were starting to crack & split, generally looking worn out. (Quick quiz)
Does anyone know what these 2 sets of numbers are on the side wall?
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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Third truck from same job site in one week over loaded. This one was 6,350kgs over allowable. Vehicle has now been parked awaiting offload. Also OOS for overloaded tires. Total weight - 42,350kgs ^DB
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These dump trucks are among the heaviest we have ever stopped. Both weighed over 46000kgs, which is 10000kg over allowed weight. This company is a repeat offender and loads their own trucks. Both trucks also had brake issues. OOS/towed & multiple tickets.
@HaltonPolice
@CVSA
^MD
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4 trucks in the last 2 days all over 40,000kgs, all coming from the same site. Drivers complaining about the same loader. Investigation revealed that we have dealt with the same loader in the past. This time he didn’t get a warning. Multiple charges issued to loader/company^DB
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Here is a great example of why you should walk round your vehicle before you set off, and why it is called a "pretrip" inspection. This landing gear is completely detached on the passenger side.
#doyourpretrip
@CVSA
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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While walking back to my vehicle on a traffic stop, I noticed this on the side of the road. I’m pretty sure someone didn’t place this here and it most likely fell off a vehicle. If it’s yours, send me a DM and we will chat ! ^DB
#secureyourload
#insecureload
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Great stop by one of our Marine Officers on the way to the Marina today from HQ. This truck just pulled off the QEW at Bronte. Due to the lack of load security some of the skids moved around and one almost came off completely. This is unacceptable. ^DB
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Congratulations to Andrew for passing his Level 1 CVSA inspection.
@CstTaraso9345
didn’t find any critical defects which means that he gets a Decal👏👏.
@HRPSOak
^DB
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This truck was overloaded by 9 tons, had 4 defective brakes, & 2 broken leaf springs. Plates removed, big fines and a piggyback to the shop. The owners are also the loaders who we have had many complaints about for overloading other companies trucks this week.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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I may be wrong in my expectations of what a pre trip inspection involves as I keep being told, "I could not check the load cover during the pre trip as it was rolled up." Is it just me that has the obvious answer to that problem?
#doyourpretrip
^MD
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Good morning
@RegionofHalton
as I am the only officer
@HRPSCMV
working this morning I had my choice of patrol vehs. Which one do you think I picked?
#Squad
#crownvic
#taurus
#Suv
.
@HaltonPolice
@CVSA
^so
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This is one of the most common ways motorist get chipped windshields. Vehicle stopped on QEW after load observed falling off for over 1km. Vehicle placed out of service until issue corrected. ^DB
#crackedwindshield
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Not a single vehicle passed an
@CVSA
inspection today. The main issue is not doing pretrip inspections properly or at all. Some of the defects are obvious & just require a driver to Look.If you drive an unsafe vehicle
@HaltonPolice
will stop you sooner or later
#doyourpretrip
^MD
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This insecure load was kind of hypnotic to watch. It was not as much fun for vehicles following behind this very wet load. Nothing is allowed to become dislodged, fall, leak, spill, or blow from a vehicle.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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This truck was stopped today in Oakville loaded with lumber. Can anyone tell me why we had an issue with the load security? ^DB
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This trailer was stopped near the boundary of
@HaltonPolice
@HamiltonPolice
during our joint operation today. The main leaf spring is broken, allowing the axle to move freely. If a
#doyourpretrip
inspection had been done properly, this should have been noticed.
@CVSA
^MD
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Here is a video from my dash cam on the way home tonight. The pickup in front thankfully chose the service road and not the QEW. I have been told a many times " it won't blow out, it's heavy", this proves otherwise. Always secure items in the bed of a pickup.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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So to follow up on our steel coil tweet from earlier in the week, here is a video that has been doing the rounds on the internet of a coil coming free after some heavy braking on the 401.These coils are killers if not secured. This driver was very lucky as was anyone close-by.^MD
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Happy dump truck driver today after being pulled in for an inspection. Truck was correctly loaded, under its maximum load limits and no mechanical defects were found. Great job driver !
#pretripsareimportant
^DB
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Today in the
@RegionofHalton
we identified a site overloading dump trucks. 3 trucks were stopped & found to be 5 to 7 tons overweight. The loader operator was identified & he & the company were charged. Damage to the Regions roads costs Haltons tax payers money.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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This disaster was taken off the road today in
@HRPSOak
. A few of the issues were, broken suspension, no parking brake, no trailer brakes, no signal or brake lights, damaged tires, exhaust falling off, trailer frame damaged, truck frame corroded. Plates removed.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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Can anybody guess where I am today? Hint - I’m here monitoring an ongoing tuck complaint. ^DB
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Loose brake shoe found on dump truck during Level 1 inspection inspection by
@HRPSBurl
Also two brakes out of adjustment, no brake or signal lights, loose front suspension u-bolts, steering wheel free-play and missing bearing cap bolt on driveshaft. Plates removed ^pm
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Working in partnership with
@HRPSOak
DRU this dump truck was stopped in the
@townofoakville
. Can anyone spot the OOS defect? ^DB
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A couple of images from our suspended and uninsured driver who was failing in his attempts at not coming to our attention today^MD
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Pick Up Truck stopped in the
@townofoakville
pulling an empty trailer with an unauthorized licence plate. Can anyone see what is wrong with this wheel/tire assembly? ^DB
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This trucking company was stopped in
@HRPSMiltHH
today & is well known to us. They are constantly overloading their own trucks, this one weighed 42000kg. The drive & steer axles were overloaded as well as the tires. Time to speak to our partners at the MTO about some sanctions^MD
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Sometimes we do not have to see the load sticking out the top of the box to know it is heavy. This truck was stopped today & was o/weight on its drive axles by 4t with a box only 2/3 full of a clay slurry. Wet loads should be reduced & the load should also stay in the truck.^MD
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The driver of this dump truck did not know how to operate the auxiliary axle, believing it to be automatic. The truck was overloaded at nearly 41 tons, that's 5t over the 4 axle allowable wgt & 15t over the 3 axle allowable wgt. Load security issues as well.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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This truck & trailer combo was stopped today in
@HRPSMiltHH
on its way to Trenton. Several issues were found, including no trailer brakes, worn safety chains, insecure load, a defective tire expired safety inspection, and improper plates. Out of service.
#doyourpretrip
^MD
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This truck was stopped today because of the large lean to the passenger side. It was overloaded & poorly loaded. The front brake line was worn completely through in 2 spots & it failed the air loss test. The steering & 2 brakes were also defective. OOS & TOWED
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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1/2 This vehicle caught my attention in the
@HRPSBurl
after it went by me with a noticeable lean towards the passenger rear side. Vehicle stopped and inspected. Bald tire, 2 missing leaf springs, defective parking brake and an exhaust leak combined with holes in the floor.....
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This truck is out of service for having 5 defective brakes, 4 on the tractor. It also has a badly cut airline. Their were several load security issues, as well as it being an overwidth load without a permit. No defects on the pretrip.
@HaltonPolice
#doyourpretrip
^MD
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This is a good example of why you should check your vehicle before it leaves the job site. This was found by CMV insp
@cityburlington
^so
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If you are getting busy doing some cleanup round the yard or house over the weekend, remember you have to secure your load before you head to the dump. If anything comes off your vehicle you could be fined $160 for non commercial & $390 for commercial vehicles.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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Good Morning Everyone. Have a safe day !
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Ever wondered what dyed diesel looks like and/or is used for? It’s not permitted to be used for vehicles being operated on a highway. This dump truck is now having its tank drained, cleaned and possibly having the company audited. ^DB read more here
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We could hear this intermodel trailer coming before we saw it. Tires fail, we get that. However, on an inspection of the truck and trailer, we found a missing bearing strap bolt, a loose pitman arm, 9 inches of freeplay in the steering & some brake issues. OOS
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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We had another great day today helping out our neighbours in Hamilton. This CMV grabbed our attention on Nikola Tesla Blvd and was pulled in for an inspection. Q-How many tie downs does this require on a trailer? (hint- it’s not zero!) operating weight-2821kgs
@HamiltonPolice
^DB
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The SPIF regs for axle weights are the law in Ontario. If you choose to fit an override switch & run loaded with the axle up,each weight fine has $200 added. This truck was nearly 4.5t over on its steer axle & 1.5t over on each steer tire. Load insecure as well.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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This roll off bin truck was stopped just after leaving HQ. I noticed that the rear tire looked odd as I passed. Inspection revealed a broken air line, 2x flat tires, 12” cut in the sidewall of a 3rd tire with belt showing, loose pitman arm/gearbox, and an insecure bin. ^DB
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Video of the loose brake chamber only being held on by the pushrod. Truck stopped on Walkers Line in
@cityburlington
by
@HRPSBurl
@CVSA
The plates have been removed.
#RoadSafety
#PreTrip
#CMVSafety
^pm
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1/3 My Partner and I stopped these two loaded dump trucks today in Georgetown. Both were significantly overloaded, requiring a float trailer to come and remove both from the roadway. ^DB
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Today we stopped one of the worst truck & trailer combos we have seen for a while. Steering defective, defective brakes, broken springs, insecure load, safety chains worn, safety insp expiredx2, open bearing, no CVOR. Plates removed, marked unfit owner to court.^MD
@HaltonPolice
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When you sign off on a pretrip inspection stating that the vehicle has no defects that means....the vehicle has no defects. It does not mean "I know about it & was going to fix it when I get a chance". We can assist if you have questions about trip inspections.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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Early Morning Traffic Stop on WCB in Halton Hills. This G2 driver (with licence less then 6 months) was stopped for stunt driving and passing on a solid yellow line. Vehicle is now off to the impound yard for 7 days. Being late for work is not an excuse!
#slowdown
^DB
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Scrap Metal Truck stopped in the City of Burlington and pulled in for inspection. Can anyone guess why this truck grabbed the officers attention as it passed by? ^DB
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This bin truck was stopped yesterday by
@HRPSBurl
Traffic Officer. The driver was in to much of a hurry and forgot to check the bin securement system before heading out on the road. See the before and after photo.
#takeyourtime
#loadsecurity
#RoadSafety
^pm
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A random stop today resulted in this truck being taken out of service. The front brake chamber was severely corroded, allowing a view of the internal components. Three other brakes were defective. The lack of pretrip inspection is obvious.
@HaltonPolice
@CstTaraso9345
@CVSA
^MD
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This is why we are so strict on load security. Found in the middle lane on a Dundas between Oakville and Burlington. This could become a projectile if driven over. ^DB
#secureyourload
#loadsecurity
@townofoakville
@HRPSOak
@HRPSBurl
@cityburlington
@RegionofHalton
@HaltonPolice
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This cracked rim was found today on a Mercedes Sprinter van being used as a mechanical service vehicle & driven by a mechanic!! It was overloaded on the rear (cracked rim) axle by 1300kg. Tires overloaded, parking brake inoperative & no CVOR or pre trip.
@HaltonPolice
@CVSA
^MD
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This light duty pickup truck was stopped by our
@HRPSMiltHH
@CVSA
inspector yesterday. Is this the way to repair your truck ?
#RoadSafety
#ImproperRepair
^pm
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1/2. This disaster was taken off the roads while working with our partners from the MTO & Niagara P.S this week. A few issues found were found. The truck had 2 flat tires, broken springs packs x2, no annual safety, tow ball loose. The trailer had broken leaf springs,
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What do you think tipped us off that this plate was not authorized to be on this trailer. ^pm
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This is why you need to get out the cab & check your vehicle before you leave the job site. Once on the road, the insecure load is the drivers fault, not the loaders. This truck was also overloaded. OOS
#secureyourload
@HaltonPolice
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Several trucks stopped today with defects that should have been noticed on a
#doyourpretrip
inspection. Defects included headlights out, leaking hubs, broken return spring and a broken/separated main leaf spring on a steer axle. Do not just sign the book, LOOK!
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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This pickup was stopped in
@HRPSOak
. A 1/4 ton pickup is light duty & not for loads like this.
Gross vehicle weight rating 2990kg, actual weight 4300kg
Rear axle rating 1480kg actual load was 2900kg.
Tires rated for max 1150kg, loaded with 1550kg on r/side 1350kg on l/side.^MD
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A sharp eyed
@HRPSMiltHH
traffic officer saw this disaster rolling through a school zone today
#Safestart
. The trailer weighed 9500kg & had NO BRAKES. The driver only had a G class licence, the blocks were insecure, safety chains damaged. Plates removed & OOS
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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During our
@HaltonPolice
CMV Blitz this week we saw vehicles being placed out of service for very obvious defects that can be easily found during a pretrip inspection or walk around. Don't get stranded far from home OOS & facing fines & tow fees.
#doyourpretrip
@CVSA
^MD
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This occurred in the USA but could happen anywhere. Shows the importance of ensuring your wheels are installed correctly. 😳^DB
This.. maybe to wildest “wheel off” a car (truck) incident I have ever seen
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CVSA Inspector stopped this dump truck in south Burlington for a random inspection. Defects found included - 2 broken leaf springs on steer axle, badly worn air line being rubbed by driveshaft and a damaged rim causing a cut in the tire. ^DB
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Although I prefer the vehicles to be a little bigger, I couldn’t let this one carry on in its current condition. Defects included: Flat tire, load security, overloaded tires, worn chains and signal/brake light inoperative. Driver educated and parked until issues are corrected.^DB
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1/2 Great stop by
@HRPSBurl
CVSA officer. 3rd time this truck has been stopped this year for similar offences. Today’s offences included - insecure load, insecure DG, no parking brake on truck, no brakes on trailer, expired pmvci, no pmcvi on trailer...
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This flatbed was stopped by
@HRPSMiltHH
@cvsa
truck inspector this morning. If you looked closely you can see the shoddy attempt at a repairs. This is a good indicator that the operator knew the defect was there and it didn’t just happen ^pm
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Please do not make your own licence plates if your old ones are missing or damaged. A+ for effort but not allowed. CMV also has several mechanical issues (flat tire, failed air loss test, overweight issues) placing it OOS. Vehicle is now un-plated awaiting a tow truck ^DB
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It is always a pleasure to recognize owner operators like William Allen of Allen's Landscape & Excavating, who got
@CVSA
stickers for a passed inspection of his dump truck & tri axle trailer during
#Roadcheck
when stopped in
@HRPSBurl
today. Great job William. ^MD
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Well done to Harbaksh of Dahiya Transport for passing the level one
@CVSA
inspection. His 1995 Peterbuilt has 3.9 million km on the clock and is still going strong.
@HaltonPolice
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Landscape vehicle stopped today in
@HRPSOak
The driver was using an invalid Mexican licence. The trailer weighed 5650kg so an Ontario AR or AZ licence was required. A number of defects were also found. Companies must ensure staff are properly licensed and vehicles are safe.^MD
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1/2 Great catch by one of our
@HRPSBurl
DRT Officers. Truck observed driving along the beach strip in downtown Burlington while officer was on foot patrol. Officer was able to catch up the truck and pull him over. Officer wasn’t sure what was hanging at first but upon further...
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This load was stopped on Dundas St yesterday. The total weight was 79000kg, (173800lbs). Some bridges on Dundas St are not rated for this weight. The machine was leaning due to poor loading & had 2 loose chains of 4 being used. "Just going down the road" (2km)^MD
@HaltonPolice
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When tows are requested to the scene of a collision by and involved driver. Please be sure to arrive with proper and safe equipment. No tire tread or bearing hub caps have this tow placed out of service. Tow awaiting new dollies from a colleague.
#roadsafety
^cb
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This truck and trailer was stopped earlier today by
@HRPSMiltHH
@cvsa
officer. Truck was overweight on permit, no annuals on truck or trailer, two flat tires, missing wheel fasteners on trailer wheel, no trailer brakes and insecure load driven by G1 licence holder ^pm
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When this gravel truck came grinding to a halt today at the
@OPP_HSD
blitz, the driver said his mechanic told him it was just stones stuck in the brake.......wrong big time!! The front right brake pads and shoes were missing, causing metal to metal contact. OOS
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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Impromptu tow truck enforcement today with
@CstTaraso9345
(2DRT). 3 tow trucks inspected, 3 OOS, 2 Sets of plates seized. Defects included: suspended CVOR, insecure load, improper means of attachment, no signals/brake lights, defective tire(bulge) & tinted windows^DB
#knowyourtow
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This oversized load was stopped for a permit check. It ended up being out of service for brake issues, load securement, a bulging tire, driveshaft issue, and an expired oversized permit.
#doyourpretrip
and check your documents before you start your trip.
@HaltonPolice
^MD
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Good example of a brake that is out of adjustment on a loaded dump truck stopped on Guelph Line in
@cityburlington
by our
@HRPSBurl
@CVSA
Officer. Not a lot of stopping power. You can still see the gab between the brake lining and the drum.
#brakeadjustment
#RoadSafety
^pm
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This dump truck was stopped on Tremaine Rd in Milton. Inspection resulted in the following defects found: overweight on drive axles 4450kgs, overweight on allowable weight 3350kgs, 4 defective brakes and defective steering linkage. Plates removed and vehicle towed ^DB
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