Media Release for Monday, November 3, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Oct 31 at 8:00am – Nov 1 at 8:00am) 140
(Nov 1 at 8:00am – Nov 2 at 8:00am) 114
(Nov 2 at 8:00am – Nov 3 at 8:00am) 58

Commercial Vehicle Inspection

On October 22 and 23, 2025, officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit conducted commercial vehicle inspections.

Over the two days they completed nine (9) inspections.

As a result:

• 3 vehicles were taken out of service with several charges and warnings issued.

Officers seized the plates of one of those vehicles (a truck and trailer) and the driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
• Improper tires - drawn vehicle - commercial motor vehicle
• Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
• Operate unsafe combination of vehicles
• Improper braking system - commercial motor vehicle

  

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

How to report a crime:
There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.

• Emergency call 9-1-1
• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
• Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.

Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca