MPI CEO Satvir Jatana (speaking), back row (left to right): Mayor of Selkirk Larry Johannson, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, MLA for McPhillips and MPI board member JD Devgan and RCMP Inspector Chris Hastie, in Selkirk, Manitoba on Friday, February 7, 2025. (MPI / HANDOUT)
Manitoba Public Insurance is expanding its speed display sign loan program to more communities across the province, aiming to improve road safety by reducing speeding.
Originally launched as a pilot program in 2021, MPI distributed 25 signs to 13 municipalities on a five-year loan. The signs, which display vehicle speeds to encourage drivers to travel within posted limits, were found to be effective in slowing drivers down. In 2024, MPI expanded the program to 21 additional communities, bringing the total to 34.
“Speeding continues to be the cause of too many collisions on Manitoba roadways, and our government is committed to working with MPI to provide the tools to help make our roads safer,” said Matt Wiebe, Justice Minister, and the minister responsible for MPI.
Since their introduction, the speed display signs have monitored over 5.5 million vehicle trips, with more than 190,000 drivers slowing down in response. Additionally, Transport Canada has provided $230,000 in funding to help MPI purchase and distribute more signs in 2025.
