Niagara Regional Police releasing the results of Project Big Wheel.
The NRP along with the Ministry of Transport conducted a series of commerical vehicle inspections in North Niagara during the week of October 24th.
Police inspected 44 big rigs.
While most were in full compliance with safe vehicle operation rules, 8 were taken out of service for a variety of problems including unsafe brakes, improper tires and other mechanical issues.
Nineteen operators were given tickets for weight violations, and operating on roads not designated for heavy commercial vehicles.
One truck was stopped for driving down the escarpment in Grimsby with a load 10 tons over the allowable weight limit.