On July 21, 2024, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Traffic Division were conducting speed enforcement at various locations. At approximately 10:25 pm., while in the area of Wyper Road on the West Perimeter, officers observed a Honda Civic travelling at a high rate of speed.
The driver of the Honda was racing with another vehicle while reaching a speed of 179 km/h. The driver failed to stop for police twice and went through a red light at McGillivray Boulevard and the Perimeter, accelerating to 202 km/h.
Police caught up to the driver at his residence, where he was issued the following Provincial Offence Notices:
- Drive Carelessly
- Speeding x 2 (179 km/h and 202 km/h)
- Fail to stop when requested by a Peace Officer x 2
- Race with another motor vehicle
The driver was also issued a Serious Offence Notice and Street Racing Administrative Suspension.
A 19-year-old male is facing $5,158 in fines and a license suspension.
If police suspect you of street racing, you can receive an immediate seven-day administrative suspension.
https://www.mpi.mb.ca/topic/suspensions-penalties/
Driving a vehicle in Manitoba is a privilege. You will lose that privilege if you are convicted of certain offences under the Criminal Code.