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'Staggering' More than half of tow trucks stopped fail Halton police safety inspection


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Halton police say a “staggering” number of tow trucks had to be taken out of service during their annual “Towbruary” Tow Enforcement Campaign.

 

Throughout February, the Halton police Traffic Services Unit and District Response Units conducted a number of tow truck inspection blitzes across the region.

 

A joint blitz was also carried out with Hamilton Police Service on the border of the two jurisdictions.

 

In total police carried out 103 inspections, which resulted in 56 tow trucks being taken out of service.

 

Police point out that is a failure rate of 54 per cent.

 

The campaign also resulted in 155 charges being laid under the Highway Traffic Act.

 

Officers said the top three reasons for the failed inspections included load security issues, lighting issues, and weight issues.

 

They noted that to ensure the safety of all road users, drivers and operators of commercial vehicles are required to ensure their vehicles and loads are inspected and safe before they are operated on any road.

 

Police said they would like to remind motorists that if they are in a collision, they should not give their vehicle to just anyone.

 

As the registered owner and/or driver of a vehicle involved in a collision, residents:

have the right to have their vehicle towed by the towing company of their choice; and

have the right to have their vehicle towed to the location of their choice.

 

Halton police respond to collisions when the involved vehicle(s) require a tow truck.

 

Motorists have the option to use a tow truck of their choice or have an officer request a tow from an authorized rotational list.

 

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