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Reporting A Motor Vehicle Collision

Motor vehicle collisions should be reported to the Winnipeg Police Service within seven days following the incident.

Motor Vehicle Collision

A police report is required ONLY if the collision involves:

1. Injury, where someone was admitted to hospital for observation or treatment for the injury;
2. a fatality;
3. an unlicensed driver;
4. an unregistered vehicle;
5. an unidentified vehicle (ie: hit and run);
6. failure to obtain particulars from the other party (fail to exchange particulars);
7. the consumption of alcohol or another intoxicating substance by the other driver involved in the accident is suspect and was a cause or contributing factor of the accident.

If the collision meets the criteria, the report must be made in person.

Hit & Run Incidents

In hit and run cases where there is no suspect information and apparent vehicle damage, you may report the incident by:

• Calling any Winnipeg Police Service Centre or District Station
• Coming to any police station in person

It is necessary to report a hit and run incident in person with the vehicle, if drivable, in the following situations:

• No suspect information and apparent damage over $1,000
• Suspect information and damage of any amount

Reporting in Person

Collision and Hit & Run reports can be made in person at:

• Any Winnipeg Police District Station
• The Central Traffic Unit at the Public Safety Building, 151 Princess St. (open 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday)
• Any Winnipeg Police Service Centre

When making a report, bring in the following:

• License
• Vehicle Registration
• Contact and vehicle information of parties involved
• Contact information of any witnesses