Lincoln, Ont., enforcement blitz puts 50% of inspected trucks OOS

Half of the trucks inspected were placed out of service (OOS) during a recent enforcement blitz in a Niagara Region town in Ontario, that targeted trucks bypassing an inspection station there.

This operation in the Town of Lincoln targeted commercial motor vehicles traveling on bypass routes to avoid the Vineland inspection area along the Queen Elizabeth Way, according to a news release.

Thirteen of the 26 vehicles inspected were placed OOS and 13 charges were issued.

An officer inspects a truck — (File photo: Leo Barros)

Lincoln, together with the Niagara Regional Police Service, Ministry of Transportation and Niagara Region, carried out its fifth coordinated truck safety initiative of 2025 on Aug. 7.

The release added that Lincoln continues its partnership with Niagara Region through the Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Program. Launched in early 2023, the program uses AI technology to detect commercial vehicles bypassing inspection points.

This data-driven approach supports Niagara Region’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on local roads.

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This is great using AI to help enforcement catch those unsafe vehicles and get them off the road.

I think it’s fantastic that the MTO has recognized that there are many unsafe trucks that are bypassing Inspection Stations. The fact that they have decided to employ AI technology to detect trucks that are trying to avoid inspections is cutting edge.
Well done MTO. Keep up the good work!