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Manitoba vehicle owners continue to take advantage of winter tire program
November 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNearly 80,000 loans have been processed for Manitobans taking advantage of the province’s low interest winter tire program, the province’s minister of crown services and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced. “Response by vehicle owners continues to be very positive…
MPI launches public awareness campaign on drug-impaired driving
September 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) will be launching a “broad public awareness and education campaign” to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of drug-impaired driving in advance of the expected federal legalization of recreational use of marijuana next year. Manitoba…
Manitoba Public Insurance and RCMP partner to promote gravel road safety
August 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced a partnership with the RCMP for a joint public awareness and enforcement campaign specific to gravel roads in the province. The campaign, which began in April and is continuing into the fall, aims to…
25% of monitored vehicles during speed awareness campaign exceeded posted speed limit: MPI
June 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOne-quarter of monitored vehicles during a recent speed awareness campaign in Manitoba were exceeding the posted speed limit, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reported earlier this week. Findings from the campaign, which ran from May 1-6, revealed that 25% of the…
Manitoba Public Insurance uses virtual reality to tackle distracted, impaired driving and speeding
April 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced that it is launching a new “virtual reality (VR) experience” to tackle three critical road safety issues facing young drivers in Manitoba: distracted driving, impaired driving and speeding. Ron Schuler, Manitoba’s Minister of Crown…
1 in 10 Manitoba drivers participating in voluntary roadside surveys last fall tested positive for drugs: Manitoba Public Insurance
March 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOne in 10 Manitoba drivers who participated in voluntary roadside surveys conducted last fall tested positive for drugs, according to the recently released survey findings. Manitoba Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced the findings of…
Manitoba Public Insurance announces higher third party auto liability coverage, up to $10 million
February 27, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced on Monday that customers in the province will soon be able to purchase higher levels of third party liability insurance coverage. Effective March 1, new $7 and $10…
Vehicle owner addresses to be removed from registration cards to protect privacy: Manitoba Public Insurance
January 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced on Tuesday that it will be implementing a system change to remove the printing of registered owner addresses on non-commercial vehicle registration cards. Manitoba Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler announced the change “in the interest…
2016 deadliest year on Manitoba roads in a decade: MPI
January 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reported on Wednesday that it has recorded the deadliest year on provincial highways in a decade. Based on preliminary data, there were 101 fatal collisions on public roadways in Manitoba in 2016, resulting in the deaths…
Manitobans taking advantage of low-interest Winter Tire Program
October 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Manitoba’s goal to enhance road safety is advancing with the announcement that 53,000-plus loans have been processed for provincial residents taking advantage of the low-interest Winter Tire Program. Helping Manitobans equip their vehicles with snow tires, the…