Multiple law enforcement agencies partnered for a two-day commercial vehicle inspection detail that uncovered over 500 safety violations, according to the B.C. Highway Patrol.
The blitz took place on July 8 and 9, 2025, in Coquitlam and Chilliwack, B.C.
See results of the operation below:
- 109 total vehicle inspections
- 543 total defects identified
- 79 Violation Tickets issued
- 58 vehicles taken out of service
- Over $18,700 in combined fines for provincial violations and bylaw tickets
“Among the violations was a driving school tractor (truck) that had non-compliant front brakes, a dump truck with holes in the bed that leaked its load onto the road, bald and badly worn tires, and bent and damaged wheel rims,” said the B.C. Highway Patrol in a July 16 release.
“Too many commercial drivers are still bending the rules by driving broken trucks and trailers,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “These inspections are part of our commitment to address road safety concerns from the public. People are right to expect the best from professional drivers.”
“We know most commercial vehicle drivers take safety seriously, and the public should know that these numbers are not representative of most professional truck drivers,” said McLaughlin.
Other agencies participating in the commercial vehicle safety operation include the Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE), Burnaby RCMP, Coquitlam RCMP and Coquitlam Bylaws.
