Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit and MTO Conduct Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Blitz

July 27, 2026

The Traffic Safety Unit, in partnership with officers from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), conducted a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Enforcement Blitz in Kingston on July 22, 2026. The initiative also provided an opportunity for several of our newest Constables, recently returned from the Ontario Police College, to gain valuable experience observing commercial vehicle inspections. 

The enforcement project focused on conducting CVSA North American Standard Inspections, which are designed to identify critical safety violations and mechanical defects that may pose a risk to motorists and commercial vehicle operators. Through these inspections, officers work to ensure commercial vehicles operating on Ontario highways meet established safety standards and regulatory requirements.

During the blitz, officers completed 30 commercial vehicle inspections, resulting in 9 vehicles being placed out of service due to major defects and critical violations identified under the Highway Traffic Act and the North American Standard Inspection Program. In addition, 14 Provincial Offence Notices were issued, along with numerous warnings for regulatory and equipment-related deficiencies.

These collaborative enforcement initiatives play an important role in improving road safety, promoting compliance within the commercial transportation industry, and reducing the risk of collisions caused by unsafe vehicles and operators.