More than 160 road deaths have been linked to distracted driving since 2005 – an average of 25 per year – according to Manitoba Public Insurance data.
Nearly 55 percent of all vehicle/pedestrian collisions occur at intersections, according to Manitoba Public Insurance data.
Manitoba Public Insurance is encouraging vehicle owners to inspect their extension cords after several vehicle fires have been attributed to faulty/broken extension cords.
A data crash recorder and surveillance camera proved to be invaluable tools in successfully identifying a pair of individuals who attempted to defraud Manitoba Public Insurance, which recently released its annual list of Top Five Frauds.
In efforts to raise awareness about deer collisions, Manitoba’s public auto insurer has posted two, ‘hot zones’ maps on its website at mpi.mb.ca.
Manitoba Public Insurance is advising used vehicle buyers to be aware that flood-damaged vehicles from the American Eastern seaboard could find their way into the Manitoba market.
Young Manitoba drivers are involved in more fatal and injury collisions than any other age group, according to Manitoba Public Insurance data.
The Eastman region, which includes communities Steinbach, Lac du Bonnet, Pine Falls, Birds Hill Park area and St. Malo, holds the dubious distinction of being the province’s No. 1 area for vehicle-deer collisions.
Steinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen, said he has had a quick response from local residents regarding a plan by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) to start paying for road repairs in Winnipeg and parts of Manitoba.
Tens of thousands of Manitoba youngsters will put on their Halloween costumes and take part in the time-honoured tradition of trick-or-treating Wednesday night – and Manitoba Public Insurance wants to ensure that each of them returns home safely.
