There’s been an increase in speed-related serious driving offences in the province, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).
In the three month period of April to June of this year, a total of 146 speed-related serious driving offences were reported in Manitoba.
That’s a 60% increase compared to the same three month period last year.
The highest speeding offence recorded in Manitoba during this three month period was 98km over the limit (178 in an 80 km zone).
An MPI representative says 1 in 5 road fatalities last year in Manitoba had speed as a contributing factor.
