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One in four commercial motor vehicles inspected by city police and ministry of transportation officers in a blitz Wednesday ended up being taken off the road.

A dozen of 49 vehicles were out of service until problems, including improper tires, leaking brakes and unsecured cargo were fixed, the traffic unit reported Thursday.

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The inspections included 44 transport trucks and other large vehicles and five lighter-duty trucks.

A total of 52 charges were laid by police and MTO officers combined for offences including driving while suspending and failing to record a pre-trip inspection.

Const. Phil Kane of the traffic section said that officers will keep up the inspection blitzes.

“Drivers of commercial motor vehicles are required, by law, to complete daily inspection reports to ensure their vehicles are in proper working condition and free of any defects before hitting the road,” he said. “We are seeing many drivers who fail take the time to conduct an inspection or are simply unaware that one is required.”

That’s a concern, Kane added.

“Vehicle safety and proper driver behaviour will help keep our roads safe for all road users,” he said.

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