Inspectors looked at equipment, tires and documentation.
Thirty-two vehicles were examined during a commercial motor vehicle blitz conducted by the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) earlier this month.
Inspectors looked at equipment, tires and documentation and 24 charges were laid for infractions including:
- Defective brakes
- Improper tires
- Load security
- Loose or missing wheel fasteners
- Defective lights
- Improper coupling devices
Eleven vehicles were taken out of service because they did not meet the minimum safty standards.