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What is Manitoba Public Insurance’s role in addressing the issue of speed?

• provide education and awareness program to Manitobans
• conduct research on speed related topics

What is stopping distance?

The distance needed to bring your vehicle to a complete stop once you have seen an obstacle.

What are some factors drivers should consider when assessing if they are traveling to the conditions?

Weather, road surface, location

Do higher speeds affect the ability of your vehicle and its safety systems to protect occupants?

Yes

How will speeding affect my Driver Safety Rating?

If you are caught for speeding by a law enforcement officer, your driver's licence and insurance premiums will be affected. The DSR Calculator can show you how. If you are caught for speeding by a photo enforcement camera, your driver's licence and insurance premiums will not be affected.

What does ABS stand for?

Antilock Braking System

On average each year, how many fatal crashes occur that are attributed to at-fault drivers who speed?

14

On average each year, how many injury crashes occur that are attributed to at-fault drivers who speed?

384

What age group has the highest number of speed-related crashes?

16-24 (per 10,000 drivers)

When are crashes related to driving over the speed limit most prevalent?

April to October

 

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