Drivers won’t have to report minor fender-benders
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
We need your support!
Local journalism needs your support!
As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed.
Now, more than ever, we need your support.
Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website.
Subscribe Nowor call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527.
Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
- Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com
- Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
*Your next Free Press subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 07/10/2011 (5455 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Drivers in minor fender-benders will no longer be required to report it to police, Attorney General Andrew Swan, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance, said today.
Under changes to the Highway Traffic Act that go into effect Monday, Oct. 10, motorists will only be required to report to police if a collision involves:
- a fatality;
- serious injury;
- unlicensed drivers or vehicles;
- unidentified vehicles (for example, hit and run, failure to exchange particulars); or
- the suspected use of drugs or alcohol.
Swan also said vehicle damage resulting from a criminal act like vandalism, attempted theft and theft must also still be reported to police.
If a driver or vehicle owner fails to make a police report when required, a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident must make the report.
To help drivers in complying with the new reporting rules, MPI staff will tell those reporting claims if they’re required to file a police report.
The rule-change comes as the result of a request from the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police to streamline the accident reporting process so police can better utilize their resources.