Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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Scary Numbers From Truck Safety Blitz

A commercial motor vehicle blitz has turned-up troubling results.

Chatham-Kent police say ten of the 19 vehicles inspected were taken off the road for having serious safety infractions. Two sets of license plates were also seized with a total of 30 charges laid.

The blitz was a joint forces initiative with the Ministry of Transportation.

Police add that commercial motor vehicle safety inspections will continue on a regular basis in an ongoing effort to keep area roadways safe.

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