Speeding & Stunt Driving
According to Manitoba Public Insurance, an average of 23 people are killed each year on the roads because of speeding. Speeding and stunt driving continues to put innocent road users at risk. Know the rules and drive safe.
Stunt driving explained.
Stunt driving is when you exceed the posted speed limit by 50 km/h or more. Stunt driving actions can also include lifting a motor vehicle's tires from the road, intentionally losing traction, spinning, street racing, and aggressive behaviours including preventing other motor vehicles from passing or driving too close to other vehicles.
The latest stats on speeding and stunt driving in Manitoba.
| More than one third of drivers indicate that speeding is a big problem in the province.(CAA Manitoba, 2024) | Increasing penalties for repeat offenders is seen as the most effective method to deter speeding and stunt driving.(CAA Manitoba, 2024) |
| 45% of drivers admit to speeding in the past year.(CAA Manitoba, 2024) | 43% of Manitobans have received a photo radar ticket and 28% have received a red-light camera ticket.(CAA Manitoba, 2024) |
Know the penalties.
The Manitoba penalties for speeding and stunt driving apply to roads, highways, and other off-road locations such as parking lots. Drivers who are caught could be subject to:
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Slow Down, Move Over.
Roadside service workers depend on everyone to slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles and tow trucks with flashing lights.