Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently announced that it would omit the addresses of vehicle owners from their insurance cards, effective March 01.

The change immediately applies to non-commercial vehicle registration cards from January 17.

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According to Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler, the changes enhance privacy protection for motorists. He also said that the omission is supported by the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police.

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“Vehicle registration cards are often left inside the vehicle, which makes them susceptible to being taken should the vehicle be broken into,” Schuler stated in a release. “Removal of the registered owner address will ensure the privacy, confidentiality, and security of registered vehicle owners is maintained in those cases.”

Toronto Sun reported that drivers who wish to obtain a new vehicle registration card without a physical address may approach an Autopac agent and pay a fee.
 

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