Drivers in Selkirk, Manitoba, will soon see a new face watching their speed in school zones and other hot spots. Starting June 15, 2026, the city’s Community Safety Officer (CSO) will begin issuing tickets under the Highway Traffic Act after a month-long warning period.
The CSO will focus on areas where speeding is a known problem, including school zones, spots flagged by RCMP, and locations reported by residents. “This isn’t a vendetta or anything like that, this is only a tool to help keep our city safer,” Mayor Larry Johannson said. “As far as speeding goes and traffic infractions, don’t do the crime and everybody will get along just fine.”
The CSO program has been in place since May 2025, with the officer working alongside RCMP but not responding to emergencies. The officer is a provincially appointed peace officer under Manitoba’s Police Services Act. The city also plans to hire a second CSO in the coming months to expand enforcement capacity.
Fines for speeding in Manitoba are among the highest in North America. According to Manitzoba Public Insurance, a ticket for going just 10 km/h over the limit starts at $181.50. Failing to stop when signaled by a peace officer under Section 76.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act is a serious provincial charge that rides the line of a Criminal Code charge.
Residents can request traffic monitoring in areas they feel need more enforcement. The CSO’s focus remains on making Selkirk streets safer while freeing up RCMP for more urgent calls.
