Licences and penaltiesQuestion 165 of 310

A collision causes only property damage. Nobody is hurt, all drivers are licensed and known, and no one is impaired. Must you report it to the police?

  1. Yes, within 24 hours
  2. No, whatever the cost of the damage
  3. Yes, if the damage is over $1,000
  4. Yes, within 30 days
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Correct answer: No, whatever the cost of the damage

When there is only property damage and none of the special cases applies, a police report is not necessary. The value of the damage does not change this.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Collision report, page 133

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026