Topic: Have a Licence

Your photo and more

Photo

A key part of your licence is your photograph. So when you get your first licence, you need to get your picture taken at any Autopac agent or at one of our MPI Service Centre locations.

Class

Under Class Stage, a number from 1 to 6 shows the Class of licence you have.

One or more of the following letters shows the stage of GDL you’re in:

L – Learner

I – Intermediate

F – Full

A – Authorized Instruction

M – Motorcycle Training Course only

Driver’s licence restrictions

A driver’s licence restriction is a limitation that may be placed on a driver’s licence. You must comply with any restrictions when you are operating a motor vehicle. Any driver’s licence restrictions you may have will be displayed on the back of your licence.

The possible restrictions/codes are shown in the table below:

Driver Licence Restriction/Code Table
Restriction	Code
Corrective Lenses	1
Power Steering	2
Maximum Speed of 70 km/h	3
Automatic Transmission	4
Daytime Only	5
Power Brakes	6
Hand Controls	7
Operate Mopeds Only	8
Side Mirrors	9
Commercial Class – Canada Only	W
Driver’s Licence Addendum	X

Driver’s licence addendum

A driver’s licence addendum is required when a driver has conditions on his or her licence, and these conditions and their descriptions exceed the print space on the licence. If you have been issued a driver’s licence addendum it must be carried with your driver’s licence (temporary or permanent) at all times by law.

Donor card

Organ and tissue donation saves lives. If you want to record your intent to donate organs and tissue, please register at www.signupforlife.ca – Manitoba’s online organ and tissue registry.

The blue paper cards are no longer an option.

If you have any questions about organ or tissue donation to the FAQs section on www.signupforlife.ca.

About the renewal process

With our easy and convenient five-year licences and policies, you’ll only need to visit an Autopac agent once every five years, unless you want to change or cancel your policy between renewals or you change your name, address or other personal information on your driver’s licence.

However, you still pay for your driver’s licence and vehicle insurance every year. In years between renewals (reassessment years), you will receive an annual statement of account, telling you what you owe.

In your reassessment years or renewal year, you can choose to pay:

• online with VISA or MasterCard (see list of qualifying payments)
• online or by telephone through your financial institution (you’ll need your customer number)
• in person with cash, cheque , debit, VISA or MasterCard wherever Autopac is sold

Remember, you must visit an Autopac agent to change or cancel your driver’s licence or vehicle insurance. It will not automatically lapse after one year. It will remain in effect and you will be charged for it.

Are you seeing changes in someone’s driving behaviour? Noticing a subtle decline in their skills behind the wheel? Maybe they’re a bit slower to react or using poor judgment. Perhaps they’re having difficulty seeing traffic signs or struggling to turn the steering wheel properly. Or maybe the issues are more severe – such as driving through red lights and stop signs, refusing to yield the right of way, or not realizing when vehicles are travelling in the opposite direction.

If so, we’re here to help.

When you have concerns

You have several options:

• Have a frank conversation with them about your concerns and what you’ve seen. Talk about what the next steps might be to determine if they should consider hanging up the keys.
• If you think it may be related to a medical condition, encourage them to discuss your concerns with their health care provider, or contact them yourself.
• If you notice someone is driving without following the rules of the road and you have safety concerns as a result of this, you can also let us know.

People with a medical condition, such as a cognitive impairment, may not recognize their symptoms and insist they have no problem driving. Cognitive impairments may not only deprive people of their ability to drive safely; cognitive impairments may also deprive them of their capacity to recognize there is a problem with their driving. That’s why it’s understandable for them to become resistant or anxious when you first broach the subject.

But as family and friends, we want to protect our loved ones and keep them safe. We want to do what’s best for them – and for those they share the road with.

Start a conversation

Starting a conversation about driving can be quite difficult for most people. We don’t want to offend or alienate someone we care about. That’s why it’s important to be prepared. Explain why you’re concerned – and list examples that you’ve noticed.

Possible conversation starter: "Dad, we’ve seen things that indicate you are having some problems driving. These include…"

You can also focus on the bigger picture of road safety.

Possible conversation starter: "I’m concerned about your safety or that someone else might get hurt."

Possible conversation starter: "I know how important driving is to you. But I also know how concerned you are about the health and wellbeing of other people…"

They may have a tough time accepting what you’re telling them. That’s why you need to be prepared for a negative reaction. No matter how they respond, it’s important for you to remain calm and not become defensive. Be a good listener and allow them to express their feelings and emotions. Do not lecture or demand that they give up their keys immediately. Let them know there are steps they can take to discover for themselves whether further action is required.

Share your concerns

If speaking directly with the individual is not an option, you can complete our online form to advise our Driver Fitness department of your concerns.

We require your name and relationship to the driver, the suspected medical condition (if applicable), the specific driving behaviour(s) you witnessed that prompted your concern and a telephone number where you can be reached.

Please note: We must receive the full name of the individual that the concern is about. Include any additional identifying information, such as their date of birth or address. If you have immediate safety concerns, please contact the appropriate authorities.

Once Driver Fitness has received and verified the information with you by phone, we may contact the individual directly. Depending on the circumstances, we may request they provide us with a medical report, demonstrate their driving abilities, or attend a course.

Driver Fitness will not disclose the name of the person who provided the information unless the person reporting is a health care provider, physician, or optometrist.

Driver Fitness is always here to help and be of assistance to you in any way we can. Give us a call.

Driving is a complex, fast-paced activity. Even the slightest driver impairment can have tragic and fatal consequences.

That’s why it’s important to acknowledge and accept that we are not able to drive forever. When medical issues arise, even people with very good driving records can become unsafe behind the wheel and a danger to themselves and others.

We understand that giving up the ability to drive is one of the most difficult decisions a person will ever have to make. But if you suspect your driving ability has declined, we urge you to have a frank discussion with your health-care provider. A trusted family member or friend may also help you decide whether it’s time to hang up the keys and retire from driving.

To ensure your own safety – and the safety of others on the road – it’s important that you recognize and be willing to discuss any driving difficulties and concerns. For example, if you find yourself driving much more slowly than the traffic flow or have difficulty making decisions at intersections, these may be a sign that your driving ability is declining.

If you are concerned about surrendering your driver’s licence because you would still like to have some government-issued photo identification, you can apply for a Manitoba Identification Card at any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre. If you are over age 65, you can get an identification card at no charge.

Driver training

The Older and Wiser Driver is a confidential self-rating form for mature drivers and a resource for advice on a variety of driving situations.

If you think training would improve your ability to drive safely, you may decide to enroll in a driver training course or take private driving lessons. Safety Services Manitoba offers a Mature Driver Workshop at no charge. It is designed especially for mature drivers who wish to brush up on their skills and enhance their driving performance. Training includes a review of the traffic laws, road safety rules, and how to compensate for the physical effects of the aging process. MPI funds the delivery of this workshop.

Note that training and courses are just some of many factors you should consider when thinking about whether to hang up the keys. The results you receive are not definitive proof of your ability to drive safely.

Be a passenger

Eventually, many of us will have to retire from driving altogether. Depending on your circumstances, you can start planning for this new phase of your life. Planning in advance will make it easier to transition to alternate transportation and lifestyle changes.

If your driver’s licence is suspended or you make the decision to retire from driving, family and community support can help make sure your transition is as smooth as possible. Resources are available online or at your local community or senior centre.

Some examples include:

• The Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS) informs Manitobans about transportation options that enhance quality of life and to promote age-friendly communities. TONS coordinates a “Driving Safely” presentation, which highlights the challenges faced by older adults when making the decision to transition away from driving, adaptations that can be made to continue driving, and options available to seniors when they are no longer able to drive.
• The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba provides services not only for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease but also for people impacted by other dementias.

Additional tips

• Get regular eye checks. Wear appropriate prescription glasses and avoid tinted glasses for night driving.
• See the doctor regularly and find out as much information as possible about the effects of medication on your ability to drive. Avoid driving after using a new medication.
• Never drive when tired or drowsy.
• Make adjustments to avoid driving in heavy traffic, in poor weather conditions and at night.
• Be extremely cautious near schools and around vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
• Explore the benefits of the public transportation system or join a car pool. Build a support network of family and friends to help out.
• Be honest with yourself. If you suspect your driving ability has declined, it’s time to have a frank discussion with your health-care provider. A trusted family member or friend may also help you decide whether it’s time to hang up the keys and retire from driving.

See the lists below for the applicable fees related to testing, licensing and registration. Fees are subject to change

Forms of payment

Payment may be made by cash, cheque, money order, debit card, VISA or MasterCard.

• All cheques and money orders remitted to an Autopac agent are to be made payable to the agent. Contact your Autopac agent to obtain the correct payee information.
• All cheques and money orders remitted to a Manitoba Public Insurance Service Centre or mailed to Manitoba Public Insurance are to be made payable to Manitoba Public Insurance.
• Dishonoured cheques are subject to an administrative charge. Cheques must be for an amount of at least $6. Should any document be marked “cash, certified cheque or money order only” we will also accept a debit or credit card payment.

Handbooks
Licensing
Licence replacement charges
Knowledge Tests
Road Tests
Abstracts and reports
Appeals & reviews
Rates Appeal Board
Licence plates & permits
Vehicle inspections
Driver’s Handbook	$5 plus GST
Professional Driver’s Manual	$10 plus GST
Motorcycle Handbook	$5 plus GST
Air Brake Manual	$10 plus GST
Driver’s licence charge	$20
Base driver premium (may be prorated)	$45
Driver’s licence	$10
Reinstatement charge	$50
Photo re-take charge, name or address change	$10
Stolen driver’s licence	No charge if provide proof of police report
All tests	$10
Class 1	$50
Class 2	$45
Class 3	$45
Class 4	$35
Class 5 or 6	$30
Air brake practical test	$30
Note: Drivers requested to be retested by Driver Fitness and drivers 65 and over are exempt from knowledge and road test charges.
Driver record search (abstract)	$10
Copy of traffic accident reports	$10 plus GST
Administrative licence review (oral)	$100
Administrative licence review (written)	$50
Medical review hearing	$50
Licence suspension Appeal Board hearing	$250
Initial appeal	$10
Successful appeal	Refundable
Unsuccessful appeal	$25 (additional charge)
Specialty licence plates	$70 (includes GST)
Specialty licence plate replacement	$25 plus GST
Personalized licence plates (PLP)	$100 plus GST
PLP replacement	$25 plus GST
Sample licence plates	$10 plus GST
Ham radio operator plates (VE4)	$25 plus GST
Student sticker – out-of-province	$2
Regular licence plates – new	$7
Regular licence plates – replacement	$15
Bilingual plates (Bienvenue) – new	$7
Bilingual plates (Bienvenue) – replacement	$15
Semi-trailer plates – lifetime plates with two-year renewal	$6
Dealer plate	$180
Repairer plate	$154
Interim registration (seven days)	$36
Replacement registration card	$15
Dealer permit	$120
Salesperson permit	$35
Recycler permit	$50
Light vehicle inspections	No set charge (cost determined by inspection station) plus GST
Periodic mandatory vehicle (CVI) inspections	No set charge (cost determined by inspection station) plus GST
Body integrity (BIIC) inspections	No set charge (cost determined by inspection station) plus GST

All fees are subject to change.

Due to COVID-19, Manitobans are now able to conduct many transactions by phone with Autopac agents. For further details, please visit our COVID-19 Information page.

Changing your address

When you move within Manitoba you have 15 days to change your address on your vehicle registration and driver’s licence. If you don’t notify us we may refuse your claim if you need to make one.

To change your address, visit any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre in person. They will take a new photograph, update your address information and provide you with new documentation. There is a $10 charge for a replacement driver’s licence, and you will be issued a temporary certificate to carry with you until your new card is received in the mail.

If you’re moving out of Manitoba, you are responsible for following the driver licensing and vehicle registration rules of the new jurisdiction you’re moving to. Some jurisdictions require that you register, licence and insure your vehicle soon after arriving. Be sure you and your vehicle are properly licensed and insured.

Changing your name

When your legal name has changed, you have 15 days to update your driver’s licence and vehicle registration. To change your name, visit any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre in person. You must bring with you documentation that shows a connection between your previous name and the new name, such as a marriage certificate, a Certificate of Election of Surname or similar document from the Vital Statistics Agency.

They will take a new photograph, update your name and provide you with new documentation. There is a $10 charge for a replacement driver’s licence, and you will be issued a temporary certificate to carry with you until your new card is received in the mail.

Changing your gender marker

You can change your gender marker by visiting an Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre. If you prefer to complete this change in another setting, please contact us at 204-985-7000 to schedule an appointment.

To change your gender marker, you can self-declare and do not need supporting documentation. The agent will take a new photo, and you will be issued a temporary certificate to carry until you receive your new card in the mail. There is no fee for an initial gender marker change.

You have four gender maker options on a Manitoba driver’s licence or identification card:

• Male (M).
• Female (F).
• A non-binary gender marker option of X is available for anyone who is not exclusively male or female. This includes intersex, agender, amalgagender, androgynous, bigender, demigender, female-to-male, genderfluid, genderqueer, male-to-female, neutrois, nonbinary, pangender, third sex, transgender, transsexual and Two Spirit individuals.
• An undisclosed (blank) gender marker option is available for anyone who does not want to disclose their gender.

Note that changes to accommodate individuals with non-binary gender markers or undisclosed gender markers may not yet be adopted in all jurisdictions. If your Manitoba identification card or driver’s licence displays an X gender marker or a blank gender marker, MPI cannot guarantee your identification will be recognized in all jurisdictions or by all third-party organizations.

Cancelling

To cancel your driver’s licence, visit any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre in person.

Cancelling a driver’s licence on someone’s behalf

You may cancel a driver’s licence of a deceased driver if you are the personal/legal representative of the deceased. You must provide a copy of the Death Certificate or an obituary notice.

You may cancel a driver’s licence on behalf of a driver who is under 18 years of age if you are that driver’s parent or legal guardian and if you originally provided consent for the driver when they obtained their license. You will either need to submit a written request to cancel the licence, or the minor driver must provide a co-signature.

For more information on cancelling a driver’s licence on someone’s behalf, please contact an Autopac agent or visit an MPI Service Centre.

Leaving Manitoba

If you move to a reciprocal jurisdiction and obtain a new driver’s licence, your Manitoba Driver’s Licence must be surrendered to the new jurisdiction.

Once your new licence (in the new jurisdiction) has been issued, it is still your responsibility to request a driver’s licence cancellation in writing.

Your written request and a photocopy of your new driver’s licence can be faxed to 204-985-7670, or mailed to:

Manitoba Public Insurance
Basic Autopac Special Services
510-234 Donald Street
Box 6300 Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4A4

If the jurisdiction you’re moving to does not have a reciprocal agreement with Manitoba, you should include your Manitoba driver’s licence with your cancellation letter.

Exchanging your driver’s licence

Click here for more information about exchanging your driver’s licence for an identification card.

MPI is committed to safer roads. One of the ways we encourage safe driving is through the Driver Safety Rating (DSR) system, which recognizes safe driving behaviour in a fair and simple way.

Your position on the DSR scale depends on your driving record. Driving safely moves you up the scale, which saves you money – up to 46 per cent savings on vehicle premiums and up to an additional $30 savings on driver’s licence premiums. High-risk driving, including traffic convictions, at-fault claims, distracted or impaired driving will move you down the scale. The highest-risk drivers pay up to a $3,000 premium on their driver’s licence charge and receive no savings on their vehicle insurance.

For policies that take effect April 1, 2024, or later: The scale contains 39 levels (up from 38). This includes a new Level +18 at the top of the scale, as well as increased vehicle premium discounts for levels +9 to +17. Safe driving has never been so rewarding!

Note that the driver premium is in addition to the $20 licence charge.

For policies in effect prior to April 1, 2024: The DSR scale ranges from -20 to +17, and the vehicle premium discounts for levels +9 to +17 are lower than for policies that take effect April 1, 2024, or later. The discount for Level +9 is 27% , +10 is 29%, +11 is 31%, +12 is 32%, +13 is 33%, and +14 is 34%. The discount for Levels, +15, +16 and +17 is 40 per cent. Drivers with policies in effect prior to April 1, 2024, will move to the new DSR scale upon their 2024/25 anniversary date.

How the scale works

Each year prior to your annual renewal, we’ll send you a notice showing where you are on the scale and what you owe for the next year. We adjust your level on the scale using your previous DSR level and your driving record from the past year.

Starting at the base level, each year of safe driving without any vehicle claims and driving convictions or suspensions will move you one level up the scale. This will save you even more on your driver’s licence and vehicle premiums.

High-risk driving, including traffic convictions, at-fault claims or alcohol- or drug-related administrative suspensions, will move you down the scale. Moving down the scale means higher premiums.

If you’re in the negative on the scale and you’ve had a history of high-risk driving, changing your driving behaviour will raise your DSR substantially. For example, a driver with an active licence who is at level -20 will move up the scale by seven levels for one year of safe driving.

DSR Calculator

Want to know how your driving behaviour affects your DSR? The Driver Safety Rating Calculator will show you.

Start by answering a few simple questions, and then spend some time finding out how common driving infractions will impact your DSR. Try out different scenarios and see how your driving behaviour affects the premiums you pay.

Impaired driving

Driving any vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is dangerous and against the law. It can also have serious consequences for your DSR. See more information about the penalties for driving impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Distracted driving

Using a hand-operated electronic device, such as a cellphone, smartphone or tablet while driving, is dangerous and illegal. It also has serious consequences for your DSR. See more information about the penalties for distracted driving.

Authorized Instruction (or Stage A) licences are issued to learner drivers who are exempt from Manitoba’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing program, but subject to driver examination to obtain the desired licence.

Stage A licences may be issued to:

• An experienced driver whose licence has been changed to a Learner due to a test failure.
• An experienced driver moving to Manitoba and required to take driver testing.
• Drivers learning to drive Class 1-4 vehicles.

Classes 1 – 4

A driver with a Class 1 – 4 Stage A licence may be:

• A Learner driver in Classes 1 – 4.
• An experienced driver whose licence is changed to Learner due to a test failure.
• An experienced driver, from out-of-province, who is required to take testing upon transferring to a Manitoba driver’s licence.

Class 1 Stage A

With a Class 1 Stage A licence you can:

• Operate (as a learner) Class 1 vehicles which are semi-trailer trucks.
• Operate Class 2, 3, 4 and 5 vehicles as a learner (unless fully licensed in the class).

You must:

• Be accompanied by a supervising driver: Who holds a valid driver’s licence; who has held a Class 5 Full stage driver’s licence for at least three years, of which at least two years are in Class 1; and who is under .05 blood alcohol concentration and can pass a drug screening test.
• Not have any drugs or alcohol in your system while operating Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 vehicles, if a Class 5 drug-and-alcohol restriction is in effect.
• Renew the Class 1A licence each year, if needed.

Class 2 Stage A

With a Class 2 Stage A licence you can:

• Operate (as a learner) Class 2 vehicles which are buses with a seating capacity of over 24 passengers and school buses with a seating capacity over 36 passengers, while carrying passengers.
• Operate Class 3, 4 and 5 vehicles as a learner (unless fully licensed in the class).

You must:

• Be accompanied by a supervising driver: Who holds a valid driver’s licence; who has held a Class 5 Full stage licence for at least three years, of which at least two years are in Class 2; and who is under .05 blood alcohol concentration and can pass a drug screening test.
• Not have any drugs or alcohol in your while operating Class 2, 3, 4 and 5 vehicles, if a Class 5 drug-and-alcohol restriction is in effect.
• Renew the Class 2A licence each year, if needed.

Class 3 Stage A

With a Class 3 Stage A licence you can:

• Operate (as a learner) Class 3 vehicles which may be a:
• Truck with more than 2 axles, including any combination of vehicles.
• Truck with 2 axles towing a vehicle with a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 4, 540 kg.
• Operate Class 4 and 5 vehicles as a learner (unless fully licenced in that class).

You must:

• Be accompanied by a supervising driver: Who holds a valid driver’s licence; who has held a Class 5 Full stage licence for at least three years, of which at least two years are in Class 3; and who is under .05 blood alcohol concentration and can pass a drug screening test.
• Not have any drugs or alcohol in your system while operating Class 3, 4 and 5 vehicles, if a Class 5 drug-and-alcohol restriction is in effect.
• Renew the Class 3A licence each year, if needed.

Class 4 Stage A

With a Class 4 Stage A licence you can:

• Operate (as a learner) Class 4 vehicles which are:
• Ambulances, any emergency vehicles.
• Buses having a seating capacity between 10–24 passengers and school buses having a seating capacity between 10–36 passengers, while carrying passengers.
• Operate Class 5 vehicles as a learner (unless fully licenced in the class).

You must

• Be accompanied by a supervising driver: Who holds a valid driver’s licence; who has held a Class 5 Full stage licence for at least three years, of which at least two years are in Class 4; and who is under .05 blood alcohol concentration and able to pass a drug screening test.
• Not have any drugs or alcohol in your system while operating Class 4 vehicles, if a Class 5 drug-and-alcohol restriction is in effect.
• Renew the Class 4A licence each year, if needed.

Class 5 Stage A

A driver with a Class 5 Stage A licence may be:

• An experienced driver whose licence is changed to Learner due to a test failure.
• An experienced driver from out-of-province who is required to take driver testing upon transferring to a Manitoba driver’s licence.

Restrictions for Class 5 Stage A

You can:

• Operate (as a learner) Class 5 vehicles which include:
• Passenger cars.
• Trucks with not more than two axles.
• Any combination of vehicles consisting of a Class 5 passenger vehicle or a truck with not more than two axles and a towed vehicle with a registered gross vehicle weight of not more than 4,540 kg.
• Operate a moped if 16 years of age or older.
• Apply for a motorcycle Class 6 Learner licence.
• Apply for Authorized Instruction in Class 2–4 if 18 years of age.

When operating a vehicle, you must:

• Be accompanied by a supervising driver: Who is the only front seat passenger; who holds a valid driver’s licence; who has held a Class 5 Full stage licence for at least three years; and who is under .05 blood alcohol concentration and can pass a drug screening test.
• Not have any drugs or alcohol in your system.
• Limit other passengers in the back seat(s) up to the number of functioning seatbelts.
• Renew the Class 5A licence each year, if needed.

You cannot:

• Operate a Class 3 motor vehicle registered as a farm truck.
• Operate an off-road vehicle along or across a highway (unless you hold a minimum Class 6 Intermediate Stage licence).
• Operate infrastructure equipment or agricultural equipment on a provincial highway or a highway within the municipal boundaries of a city, town, village or urban municipality.

Class 6 Stage A

With a Class 6 Stage A licence may be:

• An experienced driver whose licence is changed to Learner due to a test failure.
• An experienced driver from out-of-province who is required to take driver testing upon transferring to a Manitoba driver’s licence.

Restrictions for Class 6 Stage A

You can:

• Operate (as a learner) motorcycles.
• Operate mopeds.

While operating a motorcycle or moped, you must:

• Not have any drugs or alcohol in your system.

You cannot:

• Carry a passenger.
• Operate an off-road vehicle along or across a highway (unless you hold a minimum Class 5 Intermediate Stage licence).

Consequences

If you contravene any condition or restriction on your driver’s licence, you will be subject to a full driver record review to determine whether additional licensing sanctions will be imposed. You may also be subject to a full driver record review if you have a driving conviction or accident.

The result of a full driver record review may include one or more of the following:

• licence suspension
• special driving course (at your expense)
• passenger restrictions
• time of day restrictions
• other driving restrictions

Violating the drug-and-alcohol restriction could result in a roadside suspension or further impaired driving sanctions if you are convicted of a Criminal Code offence.

Request a driving record

There are several ways to request a driving record. Please note that requests may take up to five business days to process. Customers are required to submit the supplied form pertaining to their request and it cannot be altered.

Claims experience letter and personal driver abstract	Complete the fillable request form on your computer or device, then print and sign the completed form. Please submit it to MPI by fax to 204-954-5357 or 1-866-323-0543 (toll free) or to: Manitoba Public Insurance Driver Records and Suspensions Box 6300 Winnipeg, MB R3C 4A4 In person: At any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre location
Claims experience letter	Complete the fillable request form on your computer or device, then print and sign the completed form. Please submit it to MPI by fax to 204-954-5357 or 1-866-323-0543 (toll free) or to: Manitoba Public Insurance Driver Records and Suspensions Box 6300 Winnipeg, MB R3C 4A4 In person: At any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre location By phone: 204-985-7000 or toll free 1-800-665-2410
Driver abstract (personal/commercial)	Complete the request form on your computer or device, then print and sign the completed form. If this is a commercial request, check the box for commercial driver abstract and submit the completed form one of the following ways: By fax: Personal: 204-954-5357 or 1-866-323-0543 (toll-free) Commercial: 204-985-8105 or 1-866-317-3267 (toll-free) Mail: Manitoba Public Insurance Driver Records and Suspensions Box 6300 Winnipeg, MB R3C 4A4 In person: At any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre location
Payment options for the above	VISA or MasterCard Certified cheque or money order payable to Manitoba Public Insurance Cash or debit (in person only) If you require further information, telephone 204-985-7000, or toll-free 1-800-665-2410.
Request a police traffic accident report	To obtain a report for a collision that occurred in Manitoba, download a copy of the Traffic Accident Report Request Form and fax it to 204-954-5372 or mail it to: Manitoba Public Insurance Driver Records and Suspensions Box 6300 Winnipeg, MB R3C 4A4 Payment options: VISA or MasterCard Certified cheque or money order payable to Manitoba Public Insurance Personal cheques are accepted if you are currently a Manitoba Public Insurance customer. If you require further information, call 204-985-0988 or 1-866-323-0543 (toll-free). If your collision was reported to Winnipeg Police Service, you can also contact the Winnipeg Police Records and Management Division at 204-986-6074 for a copy of the Traffic Accident Report.

Types of driving records

There are several types of records that can be ordered to show your driving record, claims experience or an accident report:

Claims experience letter: This is your history of any at-fault claims made to MPI within the last 10 years. Most out-of-province insurers will request your claims experience (and often your driver abstract) to determine your eligibility for a reduction in insurance premiums. The cost is $15. You can request a claims experience letter on its own or with a driver abstract.

Personal driver abstract: These are typically requested to provide proof of non-commercial driving experience for employment or legal purposes, or when obtaining a driver’s licence or insurance after moving to a new jurisdiction. You can request that MPI send this information to you directly or to a third party with your consent. The cost is $10. The driver abstract contains information available at the time of request, including: name, address, driver licence number, date of birth, gender, height, eye colour, licence effective date, licence expiry date, authorized instruction, air brakes, conditions effective and expiry date (if applicable), licence status, test year, date first licensed, licence class, restrictions (if any), at-fault collisions, convictions*, suspensions, disqualifications and prohibitions.

*A discharge under the Criminal Code of Canada for certain driving related offences may be treated as a conviction under the Manitoba Highway Traffic Act.

Claims experience letter and personal driver abstract: The cost to request these items together is $25. Please see the descriptions for the claims experience letter and personal driver abstract for more information.

Commercial driver abstract: Commercial driver abstracts are typically requested to provide proof of commercial (Classes 1-4) driving experience for employment or legal purposes. It is available in Manitoba to help transportation companies evaluate the safe driving history of current or potential employees. This initiative, developed in consultation with the Manitoba trucking industry, enables the industry to manage their respective carrier safety fitness rating more effectively by providing a wider range of driver offence information. The commercial driver abstract includes all of the information on a personal driver abstract plus a five-year history of convictions under:

• The Highway Traffic Act and/or The Drivers and Vehicles Act
• The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (Canada)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation
• The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act
• The Anhydrous Ammonia Handling and Transport Regulation
• Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Regulation
• Generator Registration and Carrier Licensing Regulation
• The Manifest Regulation
• Drivers Hours of Service Regulation
• Periodic Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Regulation
• Securement of Vehicle Loads Regulation
• Vehicle Weights and Dimensions on Classes of Highways Regulation
• Commercial Motor Vehicle and Trailer Trip Inspection Regulation
• National Safety Code Hours of Service suspensions

An abstract is issued only to the driver or to someone with written permission from the driver to obtain this information. The cost is $10.

Police Traffic Accident Reports: They are available to the person(s) involved in the collision or to their legal representative with written authorization. The cost is $10.

Third Party Driver Abstract Request

Driver Abstract request authorizations will only be valid for two years from the date of the Driver’s signature. MPI does not retain this information.

Requests will only be processed if submitted on our current Driver Abstract request form, which must be completed in full, and the signature of the driver is dated within the two years.

Please complete these forms electronically prior to printing for signature. It will eliminate the need to clarify spelling or illegible handwritten entries and help process your request faster.

Length of time various information appears on driver abstracts

In addition to showing all suspensions, disqualifications, and prohibitions that are active on the day the abstract was printed, it also shows history for the following types of information:

Type of Information	History
Criminal Code Convictions	10 years from date of occurrence
Drive While Disqualified (HTA) Conviction	10 years from date of occurrence
All Other Convictions (for example, HTA).	5 years from occurrence date
Inactive Suspensions/Disqualifications (including Roadside Administrative Suspensions)	5 years from end date of suspension/disqualification
At-Fault Collisions If circumstances warrant waiving of DSR downward movement, the at-fault collision will also be removed from the Driver Abstract.	5 years from date of accident