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.
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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.
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OPP say an officer inspected the transport truck and found numerous violations.
The transport company was also charged, and the truck was temporarily taken out of service.
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