Bike Safe - A bicycle safety initiative of Manitoba Public Insurance
What to do if you're in a collision
- Attend to any immediate injuries or concerns.
- When safe, move out of the way of other traffic.
- Exchange particulars:
- Cyclists: provide name, phone number, address and type of bike.
- Motorists: provide name, licence number, policy number, phone number, address, vehicle type, plate number and vehicle owner.
- Document the details of the accident (e.g., where, when and how it happened, plus any damages and injuries).
- Gather names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
You can download an accident report form from our website. It will help you know what details to obtain from the scene:
Since bicycles are not insured through Manitoba Public Insurance, cyclists who are found responsible for a collision could be held liable for damages caused to a motor vehicle. Under such a scenario, you would also be responsible for any damages to your own bicycle.
Bodily injury claims for those involved in collisions with a motor vehicle are covered through the Personal Injury Protection Plan.
To open a claim or for any other claim inquires, contact the Manitoba Public Insurance Contact Centre:
In Winnipeg
Call
985-7000
Outside Winnipeg (Toll-Free)
Call 1-800-665-2410
Deaf Access TTY/TDD
Call 985-8832
