Distracted driving hits five-year high according to MPI

Distracted driving hits five-year high according to MPI

Distracted driving has reached alarming levels on Manitoba roads, with the province recording a five-year high in license suspensions related to the offence in 2024, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The rise in distracted driving incidents has been linked to various social and legal changes, including increased smartphone use, evolving drug laws, and policy shifts such as no cash bail.