By Canadian Press

Drivers of transport truck, car stopped for coffee break in Highway 417 lane: police

Feb 10, 2025 | 8:35 PM

Ontario Provincial Police say the drivers of a transport truck and a car were issued multiple fines over the weekend for taking a coffee break in a live traffic lane on Highway 417 in Ottawa.

Police say they came across the truck and vehicle on the highway near Moodie Drive shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday.

They allege both drivers had stopped to have a coffee.

Police say the drivers were issued several tickets under the Highway Traffic Act, including fines of $110 for disobeying signage along the highway.

OPP say an officer inspected the transport truck and found numerous violations.

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The transport company was also charged and the truck was temporarily taken out of service.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 10, 2025.

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