On Friday, June 13, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) uniform members assigned to 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) responded to a driving complaint in the area of Caistor Centre Road and Regional Road 20 in the Town of West Lincoln.
A commercial dump truck had been observed by a citizen with a wobbling tire, and a traffic stop was initiated. A uniform member of the NRPS who is certified as a commercial vehicle inspector conducted a comprehensive vehicle inspection.
The inspection found that one brake was inoperative, there was an air leak in the compression system and only three of ten wheel fasteners (nuts and studs) were securing the set of dual rear tires, creating an alarming safety concern.
An officer with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) attended to complete a “Wheel Separation Report” which documented the company for future violations.
The driver of the vehicle, a 32-year-old male resident of Brampton, and the company were charged with the following offences:
Allowing Push Rod Stroke Exceed Manufacturer’s Maximum Driving with a Push Rod Stroke Exceed Prescribed Limit Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle with Major Defect Operator, Failing to Ensure Performance Standards Met Failing to Ensure Daily Inspection Report Complete Driver, Failing to Complete Daily Vehicle Inspection Report Accurately Driving with an Insecure Load (2 counts) Driving in a Careless Manner Having Obstructed/Dirty License Plates
As a result, the license plate was removed from the dump truck and placed into an “unfit” status. The dump truck was then towed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009992.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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