The roads are a bit safer now that the Wilton police have sidelined seven commercial vehicles deemed unsafe. The action was part of a safety inspection conducted at Wilton High School on Aug. 17.
"The reason we do this is to maintain safety within our jurisdiction," said Capt. John Lynch. "Historically, we find trucks that are taken out of service because of violations severe enough that they cannot operate safely."
Inspections are done quarterly, Lynch said, because truck drivers try to avoid major highways if they don't meet safety requirements. He added that some trucks do not use major roads and therefore are not inspected regularly.
A total of 31 infractions were found on 27 vehicles, resulting in $4,306 in fines. Wilton police were assisted by the State Police truck squad.
Also in the police blotter:
? Benson Briggs Jr. 68, of 26 Pond Rd. was driving south on Route 7 when he made a left to go onto Old Highway and his car was struck by a motorist heading north. Briggs was charged with failure to grant the right of way to oncoming traffic. Both Briggs and Kenrick Bucknor, 55, of Bridgeport, the other driver, were taken to Norwalk Hospital with injuries. Lillian Roman, 87, of 9 Fairfax Ave., passenger in Bucknor's car, was uninjured.
? A 22-year-old Redding man who missed a 2008 court date has turned himself in to Wilton police. Christopher L. Billy previously was arrested for operating with a suspended license, failure to return a suspended license and failure to drive in an established lane. He posted $1,000 bond and is set to appear in court on Aug. 23.
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