British Columbia and local safety officials are stepping up commercial vehicle inspections for the rest of the summer. In particular, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officers will be looking for critical defects, such as with steering, tires, brakes and rims, that should have been easily detected prior to making the trip and are indicative of poor maintenance. According to the province’s amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act, inspectors could even seize license plates of vehicles for such errant offenses.

VICTORIA — Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officers throughout B.C. plan to be out in full strength for the duration of the summer keeping a close eye on commercial truck safety.

CVSE branches in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, near Prince George, on Vancouver Island, and in the Southern Interior will work in co-operation with local law enforcement to ensure commercial vehicles are meeting safety standards.

CVSE inspectors will be targeting load security issues and the mechanical condition of commercial vehicles, including long haul trucks, as well as local taxis and farm vehicles.

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