62 charges, 11 warnings issued across Nipigon Detachment area
NIPIGON, ON — Officers with the Nipigon and Schreiber detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)carried out a focused traffic enforcement initiative on February 14, 2026, targeting commercial motor vehicle (CMV) compliance and speed enforcement.
OPP say that over a 12-hour period, officers laid 62 charges and issued 11 warnings to non-compliant drivers in the Nipigon Detachment area.
Police note the image attached to the initial release was incorrect.
Focus on compliance and safer roads
While OPP did not provide a breakdown of charges, CMV enforcement initiatives typically focus on issues such as:
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speeding and aggressive driving behaviours
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unsafe loads or equipment concerns
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driver documentation and hours-of-service compliance
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mechanical fitness and roadside safety checks
OPP are again reminding motorists that road safety is a shared responsibility year-round: slow down, buckle up, stay alert, and never drive impaired.
Reporting dangerous drivers
If you suspect an impaired or dangerous driver, contact the OPP Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122 when it is safe to do so. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
