Commercial vehicle enforcement blitz nets 33 charges in Orillia: OPP

OPP officers joined members of the OPP Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Team and Ministry of Transportation inspectors for a commercial motor vehicle inspection blitz in Orillia, Ont., on July 14, 2026. (OPP)

Three motorists are facing impaired driving charges after separate incidents in Orillia earlier this week, all while a commercial motor vehicle blitz left dozens of others with offences.

On Monday, Orillia OPP officers responded to three alleged impaired driving incidents overnight, including two motor vehicle crashes.

As a result, a 71-year-old from Orillia, a 30-year-old from Barrie and a 50-year-old from Orillia were each charged with impaired-related offences.

Police say the accused received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and had their vehicle impounded for seven days.

Commercial vehicle blitz

A day later, officers joined members of the OPP Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Team and Ministry of Transportation inspectors for a commercial motor vehicle inspection in the Orillia area.

During the blitz, police inspected 29 commercial motor vehicles, completed 11 Level 1 inspections, took two vehicles out of service and laid 33 Provincial Offences Act charges.

Police say the enforcement is aimed at improving road safety and removing preventable hazards from roads.