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ParkingQuestion 237 of 310

Which reason does the law give for leaving your vehicle with the motor running and nobody inside?

  1. To shop quickly at a store
  2. If you lock the doors
  3. If you stay away only a few minutes
  4. To warm the vehicle and defrost the windshield
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Correct answer: To warm the vehicle and defrost the windshield

The law allows an unattended running motor only for reasons like warming the vehicle or clearing the windshield.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Parking pointers, page 89

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026