News - Driver Safety

Motorists are reminded to adjust their driving for winter road conditions and remain alert when following or approaching oncoming highway snowplows as forecasts show potential snowfall across areas of the province this week.

Steinbach RCMP would like to remind the public about the laws regarding the usage of an off-road vehicle (ORV). ORVs include all-terrain vehicles (ATV), snowmobiles, dirt bikes, utility task vehicles (UTV), side by sides and similar.

The province is advising the public that snow removal crews are equipped and ready to clear highways in response to snow in the forecast for much of Manitoba.

With winter weather and snow arriving throughout the province, Manitoba Public Insurance is encouraging drivers to take steps like adjusting their driving habits and using winter tires, to reduce their likelihood of being in a collision and needing their vehicle repaired this season.

With the warmer weather upon us, many Manitobans are eager to get outside and enjoy the outdoors which may include riding off-road vehicles (ORVs). The Manitoba RCMP wants to remind operators of the laws of ORVs to ensure a safe ride.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure advises the province’s snow removal crews are equipped and ready for clearing of Manitoba’s highways in response to blizzard warnings in place for parts of the province.

Manitoba Infrastructure advises provincial snow removal crews are equipped and prepared to clear Manitoba’s highways in response to the snowfall forecasted for parts of the province.

Every winter, RCMP officers are called to scenes where snowmobilers have been badly injured or have lost their lives. This past month alone, two lives have already been lost on snowmobiles in Manitoba. In 2020, eight Manitobans died in snowmobile collisions.

As the first winter storm of the season is expected and occurring across many parts of the province, Manitoba RCMP are reminding drivers to use extreme caution and follow some basic winter driving tips to stay safe.

With reports of a winter storm approaching in coming days and potential heavy snow across areas of the province, motorists are reminded to adjust driving habits for winter road conditions and to remain alert when following or approaching oncoming highway snowplows.