Police in British Columbia issued multiple citations after encountering a commercial vehicle with hot and failing brakes hauling an improperly secured Bobcat while approaching a steep downhill grade.
In early October 2026, the Burnaby RCMP initiated a traffic stop on a commercial truck hauling construction equipment while driving north on Royal Oak Avenue, a road not designated as a truck route.
#BurnabyRCMP – Overweight commercial vehicle with insecure cargo and failing brakes placed out of service https://t.co/czTtewv12e https://t.co/niP5B7UNu8
— BCRCMP (@BCRCMP) November 9, 2026
The truck was approaching the steep downhill grade at Oakmount Crescent when the traffic stop occurred.
Police conducted a commercial vehicle inspection.
From RCMP:
“At the time of the stop, a significant air leak was heard with the truck struggling to maintain a normal air pressure level and the spring brake (parking / emergency) was observed to be partially engaged with all six brakes running hot, creating a harsh burning smell.
During the inspection, the primary air line causing the air leak ruptured and the air brake system failed. Had this occurred while the vehicle was descending the hill, the driver likely would have lost all braking ability, potentially causing a catastrophic collision at or near the busy intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Deer Lake Parkway.“
Other violations uncovered by the inspection include:
- Overweight front axle
- Unsecured cargo
- Driver not wearing a seat belt
The commercial vehicle was placed out-of-service and ordered to an inspection facility.
RCMP issued seven tickets for $1,547 (CAD).
