Street Racing Incident – C24-168516

Released: July 25, 2024 at 9:59 a.m.

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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.

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