Steinbach RCMP are reporting that two young men have recently been charged for street racing on Main Street. As a result, they will be fined heavily with demerit points on their license.
On July 2, 2021 at approximately 10:28pm, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Main Street and Reimer Avenue in Steinbach. The collision involved a motorcycle and resulted in serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Police say that as a result of the investigation two young men, ages 19 and 22, were charged under the highway traffic act for street racing.
Steinbach RCMP would like to remind the public that street racing under the Highway Traffic Act is a fine of $672 with 10 demerit points. This would result in total licence fees of approximately $1,925 over three years. Additional impound fees and charges under the Highway Traffic Act could increase fines significantly. In addition, street racing receives an administrative licence suspension of 7 days, and a serious offence notice. The serious offence notice initiates a complete licence review in which Manitoba Public Insurance can choose to increase the length of the suspension.
RCMP report that street racing is an on-going issue in Steinbach. Multiple street racing tickets have already been issued this year as well as warnings in certain circumstances. Monitoring of the situation will continue and Steinbach RCMP want to remind all drivers to follow rules of the road to ensure the safety of the public and drive responsibly. Street racing can lead to serious injuries or death.
