Steinbach: Teen Rider Charged, Fined $1,642 After Trying to Evade RCMP

A 17-year-old motorcyclist from Mitchell has been charged under Manitoba's Highway Traffic Act after police said he tried to get away from officers on Main Street in Steinbach on the evening of Sunday, November 1, 2026.

According to the RCMP, Steinbach officers received several reports at about 9:10 p.m. of a motorcycle being driven recklessly on Main Street.

Rider dropped bike after clipping police vehicle

Officers patrolling the area found a motorcycle matching the description given by witnesses at a local business on Main Street, police said. When officers turned on their emergency lights, the rider tried to flee by going around the police vehicle.

Police said the rider clipped the front of the police vehicle, lost control and dropped the motorcycle. He tried to pick the bike back up quickly, but an officer arrested him.

Charges and fines

The 17-year-old was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with offences carrying a total of $1,642 in fines, according to the RCMP:

• Driving without motor vehicle liability insurance
• Failing, as a driver, to stop and remain stopped when signalled or requested by a peace officer
• Driving without a valid driver's licence of the class required for the vehicle

Police said a serious offence notice was also issued for a licence review, and the motorcycle was towed.

Contact

The release does not say whether anyone was injured. Media inquiries can be directed to the Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Unit at 204-983-8497 or [email protected].