The education and enforcement initiative will target vehicle equipment, permits, and licensing.
The Force says with the Ontario government recently eliminating plate fees drivers are still required to renew their plates every one to two years, at no cost and confirm valid insurance and pay outstanding tolls and municipal fines.
Officers will also be looking out for such things as loud or improper mufflers, mudguards, plates improperly displayed, windshield coatings, and unsafe vehicles.
Fines vary for the various infractions with amounts including:
- Improper Muffler – HTA 75(1) $110
- Improper Mudguards – HTA 66(3) $110
- Unnecessary Noise – HTA 75(4) $110
- Unreasonable Smoke – HTA 75(4) $110
- Unsafe Motor vehicle – HTA 84(1) NO SET FINE
- Window coated – view obstructed – HTA 73(2) $110
- No permit – HTA 7(1)(a) $110
- Plate Improperly displayed – HTA 7(1)(b)(i) $110
The Saugeen Shores Police Services says to follow their social media accounts for tips, rules and regulations which will be given out during the campaign.
Operation Spring Cleaning is expected to last until Thursday, May 19th.