Farm truck caught going 92 km/h in 40 km/h zone: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 49-year-old driver with careless driving after a farm truck was captured travelling at 92 km/h in a 40 km/h zone. The incident occurred on November 11 around 2:15 p.m. in Mapleton Township, located approximately 50 kilometres west of Orangeville, Ontario. The OPP reported that officers stopped the truck after detecting it via radar, noting that the equipment being hauled was occupying both lanes of traffic, creating a dangerous situation.

The OPP informed Global News that the tires on the truck were rated for a maximum speed of 40 km/h, significantly lower than the speed at which it was observed. In a post on X, the OPP emphasized that the speed recorded was more than double the maximum allowable speed for certain types of farm equipment on Ontario roads. The OPP stressed that adhering to road rules is crucial for maintaining safety.