Dozens of tickets, warnings issued during commercial vehicle safety blitz in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops area was the focus of a three-day blitz into commercial vehicle safety rules and regulations last month. 

From May 12 to 14, BC Highway Patrol held a series of 24/7 check stops in Central B.C., particularly the east and west sides of Kamloops, along with locations along Highway 5A. The blitz was part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Road Check. 

According to BC Highway Patrol, more than 400 clearly marked commercial vehicles in excess of 5,000 kilograms were inspected over the course of the operation, while thousands were given more cursory checks. 

In a news release issued Tuesday (June 16), BC Highway Patrol says 44 violation tickets and 59 written warnings were issued during that time. It’s up from 31 and 29, respectively, during a similar operation in 2025.