On Wednesday, March 12, 2026, members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) traffic safety enforcement initiative in the Town of Midland.
The initiative focused on proactive traffic enforcement and vehicle inspections aimed at improving roadway safety for all motorists. Officers stopped and inspected a number of commercial motor vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards, licensing requirements, and applicable legislation. (see photo)
As a result of the enforcement initiative, officers identified multiple violations related to unsafe vehicle conditions, improper documentation, unauthorized vehicle use, and other Highway Traffic Act and provincial offences. A total of 13 charges were laid during the initiative, highlighting the importance of ensuring commercial vehicles operating on Ontario roads meet required safety standards.
Commercial motor vehicle inspections continue to be a key component of the OPP’s traffic safety strategy and play an important role in protecting the travelling public by addressing unsafe driving behaviours and vehicle conditions before they result in serious collisions.
From the Southern Georgian Bay OPP
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I understand the law says towed vehicle over 10,000 lbs must have a yellow sticker. Not combined truck and trailer
I see a lot of trailers hanging off the back of pick up trucks on the roads. I understand that if the combined GVW of the towing and towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 lb then both need to have a current valid safety certificate. Is this indeed the case as I do not see that magical yellow sticker on a lot of these combinations that I see on the local roads? Maybe someone can enlighten us on this topic.