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On Monday, March 30^th and Tuesday, March 31^st, the City of Chilliwack Safer City Program, in partnership with representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE), Work Safe BC, Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Services and Fraser Valley Traffic Services checked vehicles to confirm their compliancy with applicable safety legislation at locations within the City of Chilliwack.

Hundreds of commercial vehicles travel through Chilliwack on any given day. The inspectors used their expertise to focus on vehicles that were not likely to pass an inspection. This was ultimately accomplished through a quick visual inspection in conjunction with vehicle type. Main items checked during inspection were the vehicles’ mechanical components and driver qualifications, specifically brakes, tires, lights, steering, load security, driver licensing, fatigue and business licensing.  Additionally, local taxi company vehicles were scheduled for inspections focusing on vehicle safety.

While the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s inspectors were more focused on commercial transport safety infractions, police officers were checking both commercial and passenger vehicles. The participating enforcement agencies also checked trailers to ensure the cargo was properly secured and that any hazardous materials were being safely transported in accordance with provincial legislation.

In total, the officers targeted 61 vehicles for full inspection.  Of that, 26 vehicles required repairs to be completed prior to proceeding.  There were 11 violation tickets issued during the two days. 

Whether you are operating a personal vehicle or a commercial transport; as the driver, you are responsible for safe driving practices and additionally your vehicle maintenance and insurance.  Even though this initiative resulted in violation tickets of commercial vehicles, it is worth reminding the public that it is important to remember the overwhelming majority of vehicles are being operated in a professional manner.