Project Safe Haul Underway

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 06:56

The CMV enforcement campaign kicked off yesterday and it will last until November 1st.

WEST REGION - The West Region OPP has officially launched Project Safe Haul.

In a video posted on the OPP West Region X page, Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol said it's a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement initiative and it runs until November 1st.

"Throughout the three week campaign, OPP detachments across West Region will conduct coordinated CMV inspections at various locations. Officers and CMV inspectors will focus on identifying vehicles that don't meet provincial and federal safety standards, ensuring compliance with legislation and removing unsafe commercial motor vehicles from service."

Sergeant Ed Sanchuk said there's going to be a highly visible enforcement presenseover the next few weeks.

"All of our commercial motor vehicles play a vital role in moving goods throughout Ontario. Ensuring these vehicles are properly maintained and operated is essential to keeping roads safe for all users. Defects involving brakes, tires, steering components, cargo securement, and driver compliance could contribute to serious collisions and put motorists at risk."

The goal is to create safer highways for everyone and updates will be provided throughout the campaign.

The Ontario Provincial Police West Region is launching "Project Safe Haul", a coordinated commercial motor vehicle enforcement initiative running from October 13 to November 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing risks associated with unsafe commercial vehicles. Here's what to expect on area roads.. ^dr --- La région Ouest de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario lance le « Projet Safe Haul », une initiative coordonnée de contrôle des véhicules commerciaux qui se déroulera du 13 octobre au 1er novembre 2026, dans le but d’améliorer la sécurité routière et de réduire les risques liés aux véhicules commerciaux non conformes aux normes de sécurité. Voici à quoi s’attendre sur les routes de la région… ^dr
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) October 13, 2026