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TRAFFIC SAFETY BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 1160-99
Office Consolidation August 25, 2009
Revised June 9, 2015; February 11, 2020
Prepared by:
Executive Assistant
Town of Bonnyville
Bylaw No. 1160-99, as amended, was adopted by Town Council on April 13, 1999. In
August, 2009, this document was consolidated by virtue of the incorporation of the
following bylaws, which were amendments to the original bylaw.
Bylaw No. 1180-00
Approved November 14, 2000, repealed by Bylaw 1279-06,
except for Schedule "C" of this bylaw, which is still current
Inserting the following in Section 4.10
Jaywalking (4) No pedestrian, except as permitted by this
Bylaw, shall cross any highway at any point other
than a crosswalk The driver of a vehicle is not
relieved from exercising due care
(5) No person shall cross at an intersection if a
traffic control device thereat prohibits the
crossing
2. Replace Schedule "C" with the attached schedule
Bylaw No. 1279-06
Approved April 25, 2006; Schedule "C" of Bylaw 1180-00 is
still current
That the Traffic Safety Bylaw 1160-99 be amended by:
1.
Inserting the following in Section 4.10
Jaywalking
(4)
No pedestrian, except as permitted by this
Bylaw, shall cross any highway at any point
other than a crosswalk. No person shall
encourage, instruct, assist, or direct a child
to access any highway within a school zone
at any point other than a crosswalk or
designated pedestrian crossing. The driver
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of a vehicle is not relieved from exercising
due care.
(5)
No person shall cross at an
intersection if a traffic control device
thereat prohibits the crossing.
This bylaw repeals Bylaw 1180-00, except for
Schedule "C" and comes into force after third
and final reading.
Bylaw No. 1346-09
Approved August 25, 2009
Schedule "C" of repealed Bylaw 1180-00 still current
That Bylaw No. 1160-99 be hereby amended as follows:
Add to Section 3.6 (2) the following:
3.6 (2) (d)
School buses, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. on days when school is in session.
2.
That Bylaw No. 1160-99 and this Bylaw and any future
amending Bylaws be consolidated.
Bylaw No. 1438-15
Approved June 9, 2015
Section 5.1 "OPERATION"
Insert after Section 5.1(7) the following:
(7.1)
Persons operating an off-highway vehicle may enter and
exit to commercial and industrial zoned districts for the purpose of
obtaining food, fuel, lodging, and repairs, according to the
designated access routes outlined in Schedule "A-1".
That Schedule "A-1" as attached to this Bylaw also be added as
Schedule "A-1" after Schedule "A" in Traffic Safety Bylaw No.
1160-99
That Schedule "A-1" of this Bylaw and Schedule "A'1" of Traffic
Safety Bylaw 1160-90 may be amended by Resolution of Council.
Bylaw No. 1492-20
Approved February 11, 2020
Amend Section 2.3 "PARADES/CHARITY RUNS" as follows:
2.3 (1) No person shall hold any parade or procession without first
obtaining a permit and written permission from the Chief
Administrative Officer, subject to such terms and
conditions as the Chief Administrative Officer deems
advisable.
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2.3 (3) Any person desiring to hold a parade or procession within
the Town shall apply at least four (4) weeks prior to the
time they desire to hold the same, make and application in
writing to the Chief Administrative Officer and in such
application shall furnish the following information:
(a)
the name and address of the applicant; if such
application is an organization, the names,
addresses and occupations of the executive
thereof,
(b)
the nature and object of such parade or procession,
(c)
the day, date and hours during which same will be
held,
(d)
the intended route thereof,
(e)
the approximate number of persons and vehicles
taking par therein.
2.3 (6) No throwing of candies or novelties from floats or vehicles.
Candies or novelties are to be distributed by members of
the parade walking to curb side spectators
Editor's Note:
This is an office consolidation edition of Bylaw 1160-99 - Traffic Safety Bylaw, as
approved by Council on April 13, 1999. This edition contains all amendments and
additions to Bylaw 1160-99. For the sake of clarity, only those schedules which are
current are included. All reasonable attempts were made to accurately reflect the
original Bylaw and its amendments.
This office consolidation is intended for convenience only. In case of uncertainty, the
reader is advised to consult the original Bylaws, available at the office of the Executive
Assistant.
Executive Assistant's Office
Town of Bonnyville
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1.0 GENERAL - DEFINITIONS
BYLAW NO. 1160-99
WHEREAS the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. H-7 authorizes a Municipal Council to
pass Bylaws for the regulation and control of vehicle, animal, and pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS the Off-Highway Vehicle Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. O-4 authorizes a Municipal Council
to pass Bylaws to regulate the operation of off-highway vehicles within the corporate limits of the
municipality; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, S.A. 1994, c. M-26.1 empowers a Municipal
Council to impose a fine for infractions of a Bylaw.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Bonnyville, in the Province of Alberta, duly
assembled enacts as follows:
1.1
TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Town of Bonnyville Traffic Safety Bylaw".
1.2
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
(1)
In this Bylaw, the following definitions shall apply.
(2)
All definitions and interpretations of The Highway Traffic Act and The Motor Vehicle
Administration Act, and The Off-Highway Vehicle Act shall apply, and
(a)
"Alley" means a narrow highway intended chiefly to give access to the rear
of buildings and parcels of land.
(b)
"Chief Administrative Officer" means the Chief Administrative Officer for
the Town of Bonnyville appointed by the Council of the Town of Bonnyville or
his designate.
(c)
"Commercial Vehicle"
(i)
means a truck, trailer or semi-trailer, except
1.
a truck, trailer or semi-trailer that is a public service vehicle,
or
2.
a truck, trailer or semi-trailer or any class of vehicle that by
the regulations or by an order of the Alberta Motor Transport
Board is exempted from being classified as a commercial
vehicle, and
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(ii)
includes:
1.
a motor vehicle from which sales are made of goods, wares,
merchandise or commodity, and
2.
a motor vehicle by means of which delivery is made of
goods, wares, merchandise or commodity to a purchaser or
consignee thereof.
(d)
"Council" means the Council of the Town of Bonnyville.
(e)
"Curb" means the actual curb if there is one; if there is no curb in existence,
it shall mean the division of a highway between the roadway and the
sidewalk or boulevard, as the case may be.
(f)
"Dangerous Goods" means dangerous goods for which placards are
required by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Control Act and
Regulations.
(g)
"Emergency Vehicle" means fire fighting vehicles, public utility vehicles
while actually being used in any emergency, police vehicles, ambulances, or
a vehicle being used by a member of the Town work force or a medical
doctor responding to an emergency call.
(h)
"Heavy Vehicle" means a vehicle or a vehicle with a trailer attached, with or
without a load, of 5500 kgs. gross vehicle weight or more, or exceeding 6.3
m. (20.7') in overall length, recreation vehicles excepted.
(i)
"Highway" means any thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway,
driveway, viaduct, lane, alley, square, bridge, causeway, trestle way or other
place, whether publicly or privately owned, any part of which the public is
ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage or parking of vehicles,
and
(i)
includes:
1.
a sidewalk (including the boulevard portion of the sidewalk),
2.
if a ditch lies adjacent to and parallel with the roadway, the
ditch, and
3.
if a highway right of way is contained between fences or
between a fence and one side of the roadway, all the land
between the fences, or all the land between the fence and
the edge of the roadway, as the case may be,
but
(ii)
does not include a place declared by the Lieutenant Governor in
Council not to be a highway.
(j)
Holiday" means any day officially proclaimed a holiday by any Federal,
Provincial or Municipal authority, and which is in effect in the Town of
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Bonnyville.
(k)
"Land Use Bylaw" means "Land Use Bylaw as amended from time to time"
for the Town of Bonnyville.
(l)
"Off-Highway Vehicle" means an off-highway vehicle as defined in the Off-
Highway Vehicle Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. O-4.
(m)
"Parkland" shall mean every recreational area owned or controlled by the
Town that lies within the limits of the Town whether such parkland is
improved in whole or in part or remains in its natural state but shall include
other neighborhood beautification areas and publicly maintained areas
administered by the Town.
(n)
"Parade" or "Procession", with the exception of a military parade or
funeral procession, means any group numbering more than twenty (20)
marching or walking in the street, or any group of vehicles or combination of
pedestrians and vehicles which together exceed more than ten (10).
(o)
"Peace Officer" means a member of the Town of Bonnyville Special
Constable Force, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or a
Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
(p)
"Permitted Areas" shall mean any area outside of the Town limits where an
off-highway vehicle may be operated.
(q)
"Recreation Vehicle" means a vehicle used or intended for use as a
shelter, and without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes any
motor home, holiday trailer, camper, tent trailer or any bus or truck converted
for use as a recreation vehicle.
(r)
"Time" means either Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Saving
Time, whichever is proclaimed to be in effect by the Province of Alberta.
(s)
"Town" means the Town of Bonnyville, a Municipal Corporation of the
Province of Alberta, or the corporate limits of the Town of Bonnyville, as the
context requires.
(t)
"Tractor" means a truck with a short chassis and no body used in
combination with a trailer for the highway hauling of freight.
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2.0 RULES FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLES
2.1
UNINSURED VEHICLES
Any vehicle parked on a highway must be registered and insured, as per the Highway
Traffic Act, and the Motor Vehicle Administration Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. M-22.
2.2
FUNERAL PROCESSION
Despite Sections 95, 97 to 101, 108 and 109 of the Highway Traffic Act, any vehicle in a
funeral procession, except the lead vehicle, may during daytime hours, enter an intersection
without stopping if:
(a)
the headlamps of the vehicle are alight, and the four-way "Hazards Lamps"
are activated, and
(b)
the vehicle is traveling immediately behind the vehicle in front of it so as to
form a continuous line of traffic,
(c)
the passage into the intersection can be made in safety.
2.3
RULES FOR PARADES/CHARITY RUNS
(1)
No person shall hold any parade or procession without first obtaining a permit and
written permission from the Chief Administrative Officer, subject to such terms and
conditions as the Chief Administrative Officer deems advisable.
(2)
Every member of a parade or procession and the organization and leaders thereof
shall be guilty of an offence for each and every violation of this section.
(3)
Any person desiring to hold a parade or procession within the Town shall apply at
least four (4) weeks prior to the time they desire to hold the same, make application
in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer and in such application shall furnish the
following information:
(a)
the name and address of the applicant; if such application is an organization,
the names, addresses, and occupations of the executive thereof,
(b)
the nature and object of such parade or procession,
(c)
the day, date, and hours during which same will be held,
(d)
the intended route thereof,
(e)
the approximate number of persons and vehicles taking part therein,
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(4)
PEDESTRIANS WATCHING - During such parade or procession all pedestrians not
taking part therein shall be restricted to the use of the sidewalk area;
(5)
NOT TO OBSTRUCT - No parade or procession shall obstruct any highway for a
longer period than is reasonably necessary.
(6)
No throwing of candies or novelties from floats or vehicles. Candies or
novelties are to be distributed by members of the parade walking to
curbside spectators
2.4
SPEEDING ON TOWN OWNED LAND
No person shall drive a vehicle upon any part of the lands, parking lots and driving areas
associated with the Agriplex - R.J. Lalonde Arena, Bonnyville Soccer Park, Lions Park,
Caouette Park, Kinsmen Park, Kushnir Ball Park, Slawuta Pond area and any other lands
owned by the Town at a speed in excess of twenty (20) kilometers per hour, or in excess of
any speed limit sign posted upon the above properties.
2.5
SCHOOL BUS FLASHING LIGHTS PROHIBITED
A driver of a school bus shall be prohibited from activating the flashing warning lights when
loading and unloading passengers in the School Bus Loading Zones located at the following
locations:
(1)
On 49 Avenue between 49 Street and 50 Street (BCHS)
(1)
On 49 Avenue between 50 Street and 51 Street (Notre Dame Elementary/Parent
Child Centre)
(2)
On 52 Avenue between 48 Street and 49 Street (Duclos School)
(3)
On 38 Street between 42 Avenue and 43 Avenue (Dr. Bernard Brosseau)
(4)
On 39 Street between 43 Avenue and 44 Avenue (H.E. Bourgoin)
(5)
On 48 Street between 47 Avenue and 49 Avenue (Notre Dame Junior/Senior Hiigh)
(6)
On 51 Avenue between 47 Street and 48 Street (Headstart School)
2.6
TRUCK ROUTE
No person shall operate a heavy vehicle on any residential highway in the Town.
2.7
EXEMPTIONS
Despite Section 2.6, the following heavy vehicles are authorized to be operated on
highways in residential areas:
(a)
BUSES - Public Passenger vehicles being operated for the purpose of
receiving or delivering passengers.
(b)
EMERGENCY VEHICLES - Any emergency vehicles being operated in the
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service of public interest, or during an emergency.
(c)
UTILITY VEHICLES - Public Utility vehicles being operated for the purpose
of installing, servicing, or repairing public utilities.
(d)
TOWN VEHICLES - Town owned vehicles being operated in the service of
the Town.
(e)
DELIVERIES - Commercial vehicles delivering or collecting goods, provided
that the most direct route, from a truck route, is used and such deliveries or
collections are made between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on any
one day.
2.8
ENGINE RETARDER BRAKES
No person shall operate engine retarder brakes on diesel powered vehicles within the Town
limits.
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3.0 PARKING
3.1
PARKING WITHIN SPACES
Every person who parks a vehicle upon any highway, where parking spaces are marked out
for angle, perpendicular, or parallel parking shall park wholly within the marked parking
space.
3.2
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Unless required or permitted by this Bylaw or the Highway Traffic Act, or by a traffic control
device, or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or other authorized person, or
to avoid conflict with other traffic, a driver shall not stop or park his vehicle:
(a)
On a highway adjacent to a curb or sidewalk that has been marked by being
painted a solid color (PAINTED CURB);
(b)
On a sidewalk or boulevard (SIDEWALK);
(c)
On a crosswalk or on any part of a crosswalk (CROSSWALK);
(d)
In any driveway or lane designated for use by ambulances, fire fighting
vehicles, or other emergency response vehicles (AMBULANCE, FIRE, and
EMERGENCY SERVICE DRIVEWAYS or LANES);
(e)
Where such vehicle will obstruct, or in any way interfere with, the use of any
doorway intended to be used as a fire or emergency exit from any building,
provided that such doorway is marked by a sign, indicating an Emergency
Exit or Fire Exit (EMERGENCY EXIT);
(f)
Within an intersection other than immediately next to the curb in "T"
intersection (INTERSECTIONS);
(g)
At an intersection nearer than five (5) meters (16.4 feet) to the projection of
the corner line immediately ahead or immediately to the rear except when
the vehicle is parked in a space where a parking meter or other traffic control
device indicates parking is permitted (INTERSECTIONS);
(h)
Within five (5) meters (16.4 feet) upon any approach to any stop or yield sign
(STOP/YIELD);
(i)
Within five (5) meters (16.4 feet) of any fire hydrant, or when the hydrant is
not located at the curb, within five (5) meters (16.4 feet) of the point on the
curb nearest to the hydrant; except in those locations where parking has
been authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer (FIRE HYDRANT);
(j)
Within five (5) meters (16.4 feet) of the near side of a marked crosswalk
(CROSSWALK);
(k)
Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping or
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parking would obstruct traffic (STREET EXCAVATION);
(l)
At any other place where a traffic control device prohibits stopping or
parking, during such times as stopping or parking is so prohibited
(NO PARKING ZONE);
(m)
On the roadway side of a vehicle parked or stopped at the curb or edge of a
highway (DOUBLE PARKING);
(n)
In such a manner as to obstruct access to a garage, private road, or
driveway (OBSTRUCTIONS);
(o)
At any angle to the curb in a cul-de-sac unless that vehicle is parked in such
a manner as not to interfere with the free flow of traffic in the cul-de-sac
(CUL-DE-SAC);
3.3
TIME LIMIT PARKING
No person shall park a vehicle for a longer period of time than that indicated on any sign
placed in a parking area by authority of the Chief Administrative Officer. Where signs are
not posted, the parking time limit shall be 72 hours.
(1)
SECOND OFFENCE - After the issuance of a traffic tag concerning a vehicle for a
first violation and where that vehicle remains parked in excess of the time permitted
on the sign or in contravention of any sign for a further period, then a second
offence shall be deemed to have occurred.
(2)
FINE AND TOWED - Any person who has not moved their vehicle after a second
offence has occurred, will be fined and the vehicle may be immediately towed at the
owner's expense.
(3)
REPEAT OFFENDERS - Any person who has been served with 4 (four) violation
tags for a repeated violation, will be towed at the owner's expense. This does not
preclude a peace officer from towing a vehicle in accordance with his authority
under Section 7.1.
(4)
EXEMPTIONS - This section shall not apply where an exemption has been given in
writing by the Chief Administrative Officer.
3.4
HANDICAP PARKING
No person shall park a vehicle in a parking space where a sign indicates that it is for the
exclusive use of persons with disabilities who display on their vehicles a handicap placard or
license plate that is issued or recognized by the Province of Alberta.
3.5
OBSTRUCTING ALLEY
No driver shall park in any alley, except a commercial vehicle engaged in the loading or
unloading of goods.
3.6
PARKING HEAVY VEHICLE IN RESIDENTIAL AREA
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1.
No person shall park a heavy vehicle, a tractor with or without a trailer of any
type, or any type of construction equipment:
(a)
within or abutting any area of the Town designated as a residential
area in the Land Use Bylaw (as amended from time to time), or
(b)
on any highway other than that designated by the Chief
Administrative
Officer for parking of such vehicles.
(2)
EXCEPTIONS - This section shall not apply to:
(a)
commercial vehicles while actually loading or unloading goods, or
(b)
construction equipment being used during construction or
improvement of property, provided that such equipment is parked
adjacent to the property where such work is being done.
(c)
recreation vehicles, from May 1 to September 30 remaining parked
not exceeding 5 days continuously.
(d)
school buses, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on days
when school is in session
3.7
PARKING ON A HIGHWAY
When parking on a highway, a driver shall park his vehicle with the sides parallel to the curb
edge of the highway, and
(a)
with the right hand wheel thereof not more than 500 mm (19.7 in.) from the
right hand curb or edge of the highway, or
(b)
in the case of one-way highway where parking on either side is permitted,
the wheels closest to the curb edge of the highway shall not be more than
500 mm (19.7 in.) from the curb or edge and with the vehicle facing the
direction of travel authorized for that highway.
(c)
this section does not apply where angle parking is permitted or required.
3.8
LOAD/UNLOAD COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY
No driver may load or unload a commercial vehicle while parked on a town highway unless
they are in possession of a valid Load/Unload Permit issued by the Town of Bonnyville. The
permit must be authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate and has a fee
as designated in Schedule "C". The terms and conditions of the Permit will be determined
by the Chief Administrative Officer based on the proposed use, frequency, and location.
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3.9
ABANDONING A VEHICLE
(1)
No person shall abandon a vehicle on a highway;
(2)
No person shall abandon a vehicle on public or private property without the express
or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the
property.
(3)
A vehicle left standing, at a location referred to in Subsection (1) or (2), for more
than 72 consecutive hours shall be deemed to have been abandoned at that
location for the purposes of Section 93 of the Motor Vehicle Administration Act, and
as specified in Section 3.3.
(4)
Where the abandonment or obstruction is unavoidable due to mechanical failure the
operator will not be in breach of this section provided he promptly takes measure to
clear the faulty vehicle from the highway.
(5)
Nothing in this section shall be construed as to allow parking contrary to other
provisions of this Bylaw.
3.10
PARKING ON TOWN OWNED LAND
No person shall park or drive any vehicle upon any land owned by the Town of Bonnyville
which the Town uses or permits to be used as a playground, recreation area, utility or public
park, buffer strip, land held for resale, or any land in reserve, or on any boulevard unless
permission has been obtained in writing from the Town's Chief Administrative Officer or his
appointed designate.
3.11
TOWN EMPLOYEE PARKING
No person shall park any vehicle in any parking space upon Town owned or controlled
property where such property or space has been allocated or reserved for a vehicle
operated by a Town employee or allocated to a person or company contracted to the Town
of Bonnyville, or any other person designated by the Chief Administrative Officer.
3.12
PROHIBITED PARKING
The Chief Administrative Officer or his designate is authorized to designate those portions of
highways upon which parking is prohibited.
3.13
NO PARKING STREET MAINTENANCE
(6)
Despite any other provision in the Bylaw, the Chief Administrative Officer or his
appointed designate may cause "No Parking Signs" to be placed on or near a
roadway for roadway maintenance or construction purposes. The signs shall be
erected 24 hours prior to the work being done.
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(7)
When emergency snow removal, street cleaning or other work commences on the
signed portion of the highway, then the owner of any vehicle parked 24 hours after
the placement of the appropriate signs, shall be in contravention of this section.
Vehicles remaining stationary during the 24 hour period mentioned in Section (1)
shall also be in contravention of this section. Vehicles in contravention may be
towed at the owners' expense.
3.14
TRAILERS
(1)
For the purposes of this Section, "mobile unit" shall mean:
(a)
any vacation trailer, house trailer, motor home or relocation trailer, or
(b)
any structure, whether ordinarily equipped with wheels or not, that is
constructed or manufactured to be moved from one point to another by
being towed or carried and to provide living accommodation for or other use
by one or more persons.
(2)
UNATTACHED TRAILERS - No person shall park any trailer upon any highway
unless the said trailer is attached to a vehicle by which it may be propelled or drawn,
and when so attached to the trailer shall be deemed part of the vehicle and subject
to the regulations pertaining to vehicles unless otherwise authorized by order of the
Chief Administrative Officer.
(3)
No person shall occupy or suffer or permit any other person to occupy a mobile unit
upon a highway or upon public property unless such property has been designated
for use as a mobile unit park or trailer court.
3.15
UNATTENDED VEHICLES
No person shall leave a vehicle unattended on a highway if the vehicle has been placed on
a jack or similar device; and
(1)
One or more of the wheels have been removed from the vehicle, or
(2)
Part of the vehicle is raised.
3.16
DANGEROUS GOODS
(1)
The operation of a vehicle or trailer used in the conveyance of dangerous goods
shall be restricted to the Dangerous Goods Route designated in Bylaw No. 999-88,
the Dangerous Goods Bylaw.
(2)
EXEMPTION - This section shall not apply where a vehicle is obliged to be parked
for purposes of loading or unloading its cargo and such vehicle is clearly marked
with a warning notice identifying the nature of the cargo and has obtained a Permit
approving the vehicle being off the Dangerous Goods Route in accordance with the
Dangerous Goods Bylaw No. 999-88.
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3.17
SERVICING
No person being in charge or control of a garage, service station, radio shop or other
premises where repairs or installations are made on vehicles for compensation shall leave
or cause or permit to be left on any street a vehicle which is left in his possession for
carrying out the repairs or making installations or for any other purpose whatsoever.
3.18
CHALKING TIRES
(1)
For the purposes of this Part, it shall be lawful for any person authorized to enforce
this Bylaw to place an erasable chalk mark on a tire on any vehicle found parked on
any highway or Town owned parking lot.
(2)
A Peace Officer shall cause an erasable mark to be placed across the tire in order to
establish the amount of time the vehicle has remained stationary.
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4.0 STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES
4.1
LITTERING
(1)
No person shall place, permit to be placed, or throw any substance or thing of any
kind, including cement from construction sites, on any highway, boulevard, sidewalk,
or public place.
(2)
Cover Loads
(a)
No person shall drive or pull onto or upon a highway a vehicle containing a
load unless such load is completely covered by a tarpaulin or other covering
device secured in such a manner that no portion of the said load can
escape, blow, drop, spill or fall onto a highway or land adjacent thereto.
(b)
In the event that any load or any portion thereof becomes loose or detached
or blows, drops, spills, or falls from any vehicle onto any highway, it shall be
the duty of the driver of the vehicle forthwith to safeguard traffic and also to
remove such material from such highway.
(3)
Tracking
(a)
No person shall drive, operate or permit to be driven or operated, any
vehicle or equipment of any nature or kind in such a manner as to track
upon a highway.
(b)
Any person who tracks upon a highway; shall, in addition to the penalty
specified, be liable to cleanup or remove the substance or material, tracked
upon the highway in default of which the Town may cleanup or remove such
substance or material at the expense of the person tracking.
4.2
SIGNS, NOTICES, OTHER OBJECTS
Any sign, notice or other object placed on or beside a Town Highway or upon abutting public
lands, including boulevards and sidewalks shall be liable to a fine, removal and immediate
disposal by the Town without any notice or warning to the owner thereof.
(1)
Except those signs authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with
the policies and procedures of the Town of Bonnyville.
(2)
GARAGE SALE - No one shall place "Garage Sale" signs upon Town boulevards,
except in residential districts as defined in the Land-Use Bylaw (as amended from
time to time); otherwise, they shall be placed only on the site of the sale and/or on
the Community Bulletin Boards. All signs shall be sized in accordance with the
policies and procedures approved by the Town of Bonnyville.
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4.3
VEHICLE FLUIDS
No person shall drain lubricating oils or any fluids associated with the operation of a motor
vehicle upon a highway.
4.4
ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD
No person shall place, or permit to be placed an electrical extension cord across or hung
above a sidewalk, except where authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer in
conformance with the Policy and Procedures of the Town.
4.5
SNOW, ICE, DEBRIS
All persons within the Town shall remove or cause to be removed any snow, ice, debris or
other materials from any sidewalk adjoining the property owned or occupied by them; such
removal is to be completed within 48 hours of the time when the snow, ice, dirt or other
obstruction was formed or deposited thereon.
(1)
COMMERCIAL AREA EXCEPTION - Core commercial businesses may remove
snow, ice, dirt, debris or other material and place it upon any portion of the highway
in coordination with the Town Public Works Department.
(2)
No person shall place or be permitted to place any snow, ice, dirt, debris or other
material removed from private property onto the highways or other public places of
the Town.
(3)
ICE BUILD-UP - If water drips from an awning, eaves trough or any other area of a
building and depositing upon a highway or sidewalk, the owner or occupier of the
premises shall clean the sidewalk or highway portion thereof to prevent ice from
forming.
4.6
EXPENSES CHARGED
The Town may, after the 48 hours, remove and clear away all snow, dirt, debris and any
other material required to be removed by Section 4.5 and recover the expense thereof to the
owner or occupant under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, including:
(1)
An administration fee as designated in attached Schedule "C".
(2)
Labor equipment rental fees and contract fees as required.
4.7
AT AN EMERGENCY
No person shall pass beyond a point designated by a Peace Officer, a member of the Fire
Department, or any other emergency personnel at a location near a fire, motor vehicle
accident or other emergency occurrence.
4.8
SELL BY AUCTION
No person shall sell by auction upon any of the highways or sidewalks within the Town, any
article or thing whatsoever, except as authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer in
accordance with the Policy and Procedures of the Town.
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4.9
SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONS
(1)
No person shall place any goods, wares, merchandise, or any other articles upon a
sidewalk or highway outside of a shop, warehouse, building, or residence which may
obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. This includes the placement of metal plates
where driveways intersect with the street.
(2)
No person shall sell any goods, wares, merchandise, or any other articles from a
highway van or trailer which is parked on a highway, sidewalk, parkland, or town
property.
(3)
EXEMPTIONS - The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to interfere
with a moderate use of a portion of such highway or sidewalk for a reasonable time,
during the taking in or delivering of goods, wares, merchandise or articles, or any
sale, sidewalk sale, promotion approved by the Chief Administrative Officer in
accordance with the policies and procedures of the Town of Bonnyville.
4.10
PEDESTRIANS
(1)
No person shall stand in a group of 3 or more persons or so near to each other on
any highway as to obstruct the entrance to buildings or to obstruct or prevent other
persons using such highway; and forthwith, after a request has been made by a
Peace Officer or other person duly authorized so to do, the persons shall disperse
and move away.
(2)
No person shall conduct himself or otherwise position himself on a highway in such
a manner as to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or inconvenience any other
person upon the highway.
(3)
HITCH-HIKING - No person shall stand upon or walk along a roadway for the
purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle.
(4)
JAYWALKING - No pedestrian, except as permitted by this Bylaw, shall cross any
highway at any point other than a crosswalk. No person shall encourage, instruct,
assist, or direct a child to access any highway within a school zone at any point
other than a crosswalk or designated pedestrian crossing. The driver of a vehicle is
not relieved from exercising due care.
(5)
JAYWALKING - No person shall cross at an intersection if a traffic control device
thereat prohibits the crossing.
4.11
HANDBILLS
(1)
No person shall place or cause to be placed any hand bill or other advertising matter
on or in a vehicle without the permission of the owner or the person in charge of the
vehicle.
(2)
Subsection (1) applies whether the vehicle is on a highway or on any public or
privately owned property.
(3)
No person shall place or cause to be placed any sign or other advertising matter on
a highway.
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4.12
VANDALISM
(1)
No person shall climb, deface or interfere with any street furniture, public structure,
trees, protection system or any other utility system of the Town.
(2)
No person shall wilfully remove, throw down, deface or alter, damage or destroy a
traffic control device placed, marked or erected on a highway.
4.13
OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
No person shall erect, build or allow the growth of trees, shrubs or of anything that shall in
any way obstruct the visibility of a traffic control device.
4.14
OVERHANGING TREES, SHRUBS
The owner, tenant or occupier of any land adjoining any highway or public place in the Town
of Bonnyville shall cause all trees, shrubs and bushes which overhang on the sidewalk of
the street, lane or public place to be properly trimmed and cut back, so as to prevent
obstruction on the sidewalk, highway or public place to pedestrians or vehicles.
4.15
BICYCLES
Every person operating a bicycle on a highway shall in so far as they are applicable, comply
with the provisions and requirements of the Highway Traffic Act except:
(1)
When otherwise instructed by any applicable traffic control device or,
(2)
When otherwise directed by a Peace Officer.
4.16
BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS
No person shall ride a bicycle in an unsafe manner on any sidewalk or highway within the
Town, and shall yield to pedestrian traffic.
4.17
RESTRICTED AREAS
No person shall ride, coast or propel any cart, sled, toboggan, skis, ice skates, roller skates,
roller blades or skateboards or any other similar device in an unsafe manner on any
sidewalk or highway within the Town of Bonnyville.
4.18
SEIZE/IMPOUND
A Peace Officer may seize any bicycle or skateboard that is operated, parked or left in
contravention of this Bylaw and such bicycle or skateboard may be impounded for a period
of sixty (60) days. Early release may be granted by the Chief Administrative Officer.
4.19
STORAGE FEE
(1)
A bicycle or skateboard that has been impounded may be redeemed by the owner
at the end of the impound period upon payment to the Town a storage fee as
attached on Schedule "C". This fee still applies even when item is released early.
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(2)
Subsection (1) shall not apply when a bicycle or skateboard has been stolen and is
being claimed by the owner.
4.20
UNCLAIMED BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS
Any bicycle or skateboard which has been impounded and not redeemed by the owner
within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the period of impoundment shall become the
property of the Town.
4.21
WEAPONS
(1)
No person, unless lawfully authorized, shall carry any loaded weapon of any kind or
description, including but not limited to a rifle, shotgun, pistol, target pistol, air rifle,
pellet gun, hunting bow, sling shots, paint ball or potato guns upon any highway,
public place, parkland, or any land owned by the Town.
(2)
No person, unless lawfully authorized, shall discharge any rifle, shotgun, pistol,
target pistol, air rifle, pellet gun, hunting bow, sling shots, paint ball or potato guns,
or weapon of any other description, within the corporate limits of the Town of
Bonnyville.
(3)
EXCEPT, where a business, an organization, or a group exists which has received
official approval to operate a facility or program and is in possession of a valid
permit approved or recognized by the Town of Bonnyville.
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5.0 OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
5.1
OPERATION
(1)
No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle within the Town except as provided
in this section.
(2)
Off-highway vehicles are permitted to operate on a highway solely for the purpose of
loading or unloading an off-highway vehicle from or onto a trailer or into a building or
property.
(3)
Peace Officers, or employees of the Town are authorized to operate off-highway
vehicles on any highway within the Town while performing their official duties.
(4)
A person who is granted permission by the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized
to operate an off-highway vehicle within a route and period of time specified.
(5)
No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle in the Town of Bonnyville except for
the purpose of proceeding from his residence to a permitted area and back to his
residence by the most direct route possible.
(6)
In proceeding to a permitted area or returning to his residence the operator of an off-
highway vehicle shall use the alleys and lanes of the Town only, except as
otherwise provided in this Bylaw.
(7)
No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle upon any parkland within the Town
of Bonnyville except where permission for access is posted.
(7.1)
Persons operating an off-highway vehicle may enter and exit to commercial
and industrial zoned districts for the purpose of obtaining food, fuel, lodging,
and repairs according to the designated access routes outlined in Schedule
"A-1".
(8)
No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle on a street or avenue in the Town of
Bonnyville except to cross a street or avenue if necessary, and if
(a)
the operator stops the off-highway vehicle before entering onto the highway
or portion of the highway to be crossed; and
(b)
all passengers disembark from the off-highway vehicle and any vehicle or
thing attached to it before he commences to cross; and
(c)
the operator yields the right of way to all other vehicles and persons on the
highway; and
(d)
the operator crosses over the highway or portion of the highway to be
crossed by the most direct and shortest route of travel available to him.
(9)
Notwithstanding Section (8) a, b, c, and d of this Bylaw the Council may, by
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resolution grant permission for the operation of off-highway vehicles in any
designated area within the Town for a designated time or event.
(10)
No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle within three hundred (300) feet from
the Bonnyville Health Centre, Bonny Lodge or the Nursing Home.
(11)
No off-highway vehicle shall be operated within the Town Limits between the hours
of 11:00 p.m. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the following day.
(12)
No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle at a speed in excess of sixteen (16)
kilometers (10 miles) per hour within the Corporate Limits of the Town of Bonnyville.
(13)
No person who is the owner or operator of an off-highway vehicle may operate or
permit any other person to operate the off-highway vehicle when there is not a
subsisting certificate of registration and/or a financial responsibility card indicating
valid insurance issued pursuant to the Off-Highway Vehicle Act.
(14)
During winter snowmobile season parkland between the South Service road and 50
Avenue from 58 Street to the West of the Town Limits.
5.2
JESSIE LAKE ACCESS
(1)
Entrances and exits of off-highway vehicles onto and from Jessie Lake shall be
made directly and by the shortest route from the immediate sign-posted areas. The
location of these areas is listed in Schedule "A".
(2)
During the non-snow seasons the use of these approaches by off-highway vehicles
is prohibited.
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6.0 AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
6.1
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to:
(1)
Prescribe the location and placement of every traffic control device and traffic signal
in the Town and shall keep a record of such locations and placements and such
records shall be available to the public for inspection during normal business hours.
(2)
Designate crosswalks upon any highway and to cause same to be marked with
signs or lines to be painted on the surface of the highway.
(3)
Designate any highway intersection or other place on a highway as a place at which
no left hand or no right hand turn or both, shall be made, and shall cause the said
place to be signed, barricaded, or otherwise restricted.
(4)
Designate any intersection or place on a highway, including a place where a railway
right-of-way crosses a highway, as a place where U-turns are prohibited and shall
cause same to be marked with signs prohibiting U-turns.
(5)
Designate any area as one in which parking privileges are temporarily suspended in
whole or in part to traffic and shall cause such areas to be marked with signs.
(6)
Designate any roadway as one to be divided into traffic lanes of such number as is
considered proper and shall cause such lanes to be marked with solid and/or broken
lines painted on the road surface.
(7)
Designate "School Zones" and "Playground Zones" and shall cause such zones to
be marked by signs posted along the highway, or by markings on the pavement or
by signs or lights or both, posted or suspended over the highway.
(8)
Is hereby authorized to designate any boulevard upon which parking is permitted
and shall cause signs permitting such parking, to be erected thereon.
(9)
Determine the format of the traffic tags, notices, and other forms required to
administer the Bylaw.
6.2
ONE WAY TRAFFIC
When Council has approved of any highway or a part of a highway being designated for one
way traffic, the Chief Administrative Officer shall cause the same to be marked with signs.
6.3
MOVEABLE SIGNS
Despite any other provision in this Bylaw, the Chief Administrative Officer may cause
moveable signs to be placed on or near a highway.
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7.0 AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICERS
7.1
TOWING
Any Peace Officer of the Town is hereby authorized to remove and impound, or cause to be
removed and impounded, any vehicle or trailer, parked on any highway when in
contravention of any provision of this Bylaw, and when interfering with snow removal or
other public works being carried on by the Town.
7.2
IMPOUNDMENT AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES
Any vehicle impounded under this Section may be released to the owner or agent upon
proof that any traffic tag charges or costs imposed for towing and/or storage have been
paid.
7.3
TRAFFIC TAG
A Notice of Form commonly called a Traffic Tag may be issued by a Peace Officer to any
person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw, and served as per Section 7.4, and the
Tag shall require the payment to the Town for the specified amount for that particular breach
of this Bylaw. The format of this Traffic Tag is in Schedules "B", "1" and "2".
7.4
DEEMED SERVED
(1)
A Traffic Tag shall be deemed to be sufficiently served:
(a)
if served personally on the accused, or
(b)
if mailed to the address of the registered owner of the vehicle concerned, or
the person concerned, or
(c)
if attached to or left upon the vehicle in respect of which the offence is
alleged to have been committed.
2)
Nothing in this Bylaw shall prevent any person from defending a charge of
committing a breach of this Bylaw.
3)
Where a person had paid a Traffic Tag and has been prosecuted for the offence in
respect of which the tag was issued, then that person shall be entitled to a refund of
the Traffic Tag payment.
7.5
PEACE OFFICER ON DUTY
A Peace Officer, while in the performance of his duty, may contravene Sections 2, 3, 4, and
5 of this Bylaw, in a manner that, considering the circumstances, is not negligent.
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8.0 PENALTIES
8.1
GENERAL PENALTY
Except as otherwise provided herein, every person who contravenes any provisions of this
Bylaw is guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on Summary Conviction to a fine of not less
than thirty-five ($35.00) dollars or more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars.
8.2
SPECIFIED PENALTIES
Every person who contravenes any provisions of this Bylaw, as enumerated in Schedule "C"
herein, is guilty of an offence and shall be liable on Summary Conviction to the penalty
specified therein for such offence.
8.3
PAYMENT RECEIVED
Where payment of a penalty for a Traffic Tag is received within 15 days from the date of
issue, the voluntary payment shall be reduced by ten ($10.00) dollars.
8.4
LATE PAYMENT
If at any time after the expiration of the fifteenth (15th) day from the service of a Traffic Tag,
a person pays for a Traffic Tag issued, the Town shall accept payment of the appropriate
penalty as provided in Schedule "C", and the payment will be accepted in lieu of
prosecution.
8.5
VOLUNTARY PAYMENT
When a voluntary penalty ticket is issued by a Peace Officer for an offence which is not
enumerated in Schedule "C" herein, the monetary penalty shall be the minimum fine that
may be imposed under Section 8.1 of this Bylaw.
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9.0 GENERAL
9.1
It is the intention of Council, that each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be deemed
independent of all other provisions, and if any provision of this Bylaw be declared invalid, all
other provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
9.2
Schedules "A", "B1", "B2", and "C" attached hereto do not form part of this Bylaw and may
be amended by resolution of Council.
9.3
Town of Bonnyville Traffic Bylaw being No. 760, the Highways Bylaw No. 928, the Flashing
Lights in School Zone Bylaw No. 948-86, and the Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw No. 959-87
including all amendments thereto, are hereby repealed.
9.4
This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the date of third and final reading by
Council.
INTRODUCED AND GIVEN first reading this ________ day of , 1999.
GIVEN second reading this _________ day of _______________ , 1999.
GIVEN third and final reading this __________ day of _______________ , 1999.
MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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Schedule "A"
CROSSINGS
LAKESHORE DRIVE CROSSING POINTS TO JESSIE LAKE:
(1)
Lane East of 53A Street
(3)
Lane East of 52 Street
(4)
48 Street
(5)
44 Street
(6)
42 Street
(7)
40 Street
(8)
39 Street
(9)
58 Street
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Schedule "B" - 1
Traffic Tag
SER#
TOWN OF BONNYVILLE
PARKING VIOLATION TICKET
1452
LICENCE
VEHICLE
PROVINCE
YEAR
PLACE
TIME
AM/PM
VIOLATION
PENALTY
ISSUED BY
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Signature) (Print Name) (No.) (Force)
FAILURE TO PAY THIS PENALTY WITHIN 15 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A SUMMONS BEING
ISSUED REQUIRING YOU TO APPEAR IN PROVINCIAL COURT
PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE LISTED ON THE REAR OF THIS TICKET
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Schedule "B" - 2
Traffic Tag
1177
BYLAW VIOLATION TAG
TOWN OF BONNYVILLE
On or about the _____ day of _____________, ___________ at BONNYVILLE, Alberta
NAME ______________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________
(Street/Box)
____________________________________________________________________________
(City,Town,Village) (Province) (Postal Code)
DID CONTRAVENE SECTION _______, of the ___________________ Bylaw No. __________
SPECIFIED PENALTY ______________________
Place of Offence ______________________________________________________________
Offence Time ______________ AM/PM Sex __ M/F
Operator Lic No. ________________________ Prov ___________ Birth Date _____________
Particulars of Offence
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Make ________________ Color _________________ Vehicle Year _____________
Vehicle Lic No. _________________ Lic Year ____________ Prov _____________________
Issued by ____________________________________________________________________
(Signature) (Print Name) (No.) (Force)
FAILURE TO PAY THIS PENALTY WITHIN 15 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A SUMMONS BEING
ISSUED REQUIRING YOU TO APPEAR IN PROVINCIAL COURT
PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE LISTED ON THE REAR OF THIS TICKET
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Bylaw No. 1160-99 (Amended by Bylaw 1180-00 and Bylaw 1279-06)
Schedule "C" Penalties and Fees
Amended April 25, 2006 (Council Motion #166)
OFFENCES
SECTION
SPECIFIED PENALTY
2.0 RULES FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLES
Park Uninsured Vehicle on Highway
2.1
$40.00
Speed on Town Owned Land
2.4
$50.00
Truck Route
2.6
$50.00
Engine Retarder Brakes
2.8
$100.00
3.0 PARKING
Parking Within Space Allotted
3.1
$40.00
Painted Curb
3.2(a)
$40.00
Parking on Boulevard/Sidewalk
3.2(b)
$40.00
On Crosswalk
3.2(c)
$50.00
Ambulance & Fire Driveways
3.2(d)
$50.00
Emergency Exits
3.2(e)
$50.00
Next to Curb in AT@ Intersection
3.2(f)
$50.00
Less Than 5 Metres from Intersection
3.2(g)
$50.00
Within 5 Metres from Stop/Yield
3.2(h)
$50.00
Fire Hydrant
3.2(i)
$50.00
Crosswalk
3.2(j)
$50.00
Street Excavation
3.2(k)
$40.00
No Parking Zone
3.2(l)
$40.00
Double Parking
3.2(m)
$40.00
Obstructing
3.2(n)
$40.00
Cul-De-Sac
3.2(o)
$40.00
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Exceed Parking Time Limit
3.3
$40.00
Second Parking Offence
3.3
$40.00
Handicap Parking - No Placard
3.4
$50.00
Obstruct in Alley
3.5
$40.00
OFFENCES
SECTION
SPECIFIED PENALTY
Heavy Vehicle in Residential Area
3.6(1)
$50.00
Park Vehicle Improperly
3.7
$40.00
Administration Fee
3.8
$50.00
Load/Unload Commercial Vehicle on Highway
3.8
$40.00
Abandoning a Vehicle
3.9(1)
$40.00
Parking on Town Owned Land
3.10
$40.00
Town Employee Parking
3.11
$40.00
No Parking - Street Maintenance
3.13(2)
$40.00
Unattached Trailer
3.14(2)
$40.00
Occupy Mobile Unit
3.14(3)
$40.00
Vehicle on a Jack
3.15(1)
$50.00
Vehicle Raised
3.15(2)
$50.00
Parked Vehicles Left for Servicing
3.17
$40.00
4.0 STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES
Littering
4.1(1)
$100.00
Cover Load
4.1(2)(a)
$50.00
Loose Load
4.1(2)(b)
$100.00
Track Substance on Highway
4.1(3)(a)
$100.00
Sign on Highway
4.2
$40.00
Vehicle Fluids on Highway
4.3
$100.00
Extension Cords Across Sidewalks
4.4
$40.00
Snow, Ice, Debris on Sidewalk
4.5
$40.00
Administration Fee
4.6(1)
$100.00
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At a Fire
4.7
$500.00
Sidewalk Obstructions
4.9(1)
$40.00
Jaywalking/Pedestrian Offences
4.10
$40.00
Jaywalking School Zones
4.10
$75.00
Hand Bills on Vehicles
4.11(1)
$40.00
OFFENCES
SECTION
SPECIFIED PENALTY
Advertising on Highways
4.11(3)
$40.00
Obstruction of Traffic Control Device
4.13
$50.00
Overhanging Trees, Shrubs
4.14
$50.00
Bicycles on Sidewalks
4.16
$50.00
Unsafe Riding
4.17
$50.00
Storage Fee (Bicycle/Skateboard)
4.19
$20.00
Carrying Loaded Weapon
4.21(1)
$100.00
Discharge of Weapon
4.21(2)
$100.00
5.0 OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES
Prohibited Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles
(All Sections)
5.0
$50.00
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Bylaw No. 1160-99
Policy No. PD9902001
Town of Bonnyville
Planning and Development
Bylaw Section
THE TRAFFIC SAFETY POLICY
Objectives:
In accordance with the Traffic Safety Bylaw No. 1160-99:
1.
To establish the regulations and control of vehicles, animal and pedestrian traffic,
and
2.
To regulate the operation of off-highway vehicles within the Town limits, and
3.
To impose fines, fees, and permits under the Traffic Safety Bylaw, and
4.
To establish procedures for administration and enforcement of the Traffic Safety
Bylaw, and
Responsibilities:
Property Owner and/or
1.
Shall comply with property maintenance
Occupant
requirements of the Traffic Safety Bylaw.
Vehicle Owner and/or
1.
Shall comply with requirements and regulations
Operator
of the Traffic Safety Bylaw.
Special Constable/Bylaw
1.
Shall enforce the Traffic Safety Bylaw under
Enforcement Officer/Peace
the direction of the Director of Planning and
Officer
Development.
2.
Shall ensure permits and fees are obtained where
required.
3.
Shall assist the Director of Planning and
Development in administration of the Traffic Safety
Bylaw.
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Bylaw No. 1160-99
Policy No. PD9902001
Town of Bonnyville
Planning and Development
Bylaw Section
THE TRAFFIC SAFETY POLICY
Director, Planning and
1.
Shall supervise administration of permits, fees
Development
and Bylaw amendments.
2.
Shall inform Chief Administrative Officer where
required under the Traffic Safety Bylaw.
3.
Shall administer and supervise actions under
the Traffic Safety Bylaw subject to direction of
the Chief Administrative Officer.
4.
Shall prepare reports to Chief Administrative
Officer and Council as required.
Chief Administrative Officer
1.
Shall report actions under the Traffic Safety
Bylaw to Council as required.
2.
Shall authorize actions under the Traffic Safety
Bylaw or designate authority to Director,
Planning and Development for action.
3.
Shall approve policy and procedure for Bylaw
administration.
Council
1.
Shall periodically review the Traffic Safety
Bylaw.
2.
Shall review and approve amendments to the
Traffic Safety Bylaw.
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Policy No. PD9902001
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Planning and Development
Bylaw Section
THE TRAFFIC SAFETY POLICY
Guidelines:
The Traffic Safety Bylaw provides for:
1.
Permits to Load/Unload Commercial Vehicle on Town highways subject to
consideration of:
a)
location
b)
frequency of use of street for loading/unloading
c)
type of goods
d)
type of Commercial Vehicles
e)
time of vehicle loading/unloading
f)
priority use of highway to be used for loading/unloading
g)
input from Emergency Services
h)
availability of on-site loading zone or alternate on-site loading zone.
The permit will be processed in accordance with Procedure No. PD9902001.
2.
Enforced removal of snow, ice, and debris from public sidewalks or private
property in accordance with Procedure No. PD9902002.
3.
Obtaining permission to hold a parade or procession.
4.
Authorized parking adjacent to a fire hydrant.
5.
Authorization for placing of traffic control devices.
6.
Authorization of exemption from traffic control devices.
7.
Authority to drive or park on Town owned or controlled land.
8.
Placement of "No Parking" signs for construction or maintenance purposes.
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THE TRAFFIC SAFETY POLICY
9.
Authorization to place signs, notices or other objects on or beside Town
highways, boulevards, sidewalks or other public lands.
10.
Authority to hold a sale, auction sale, or promotional event on a public sidewalk,
highway, boulevard or public land.
11.
Authorization of early release of an impounded bicycle or skateboard, all in
accordance with Procedure No. PD9902003.
Prepared by: _______________________________
Approved by: _______________________________
Date Approved: ______________________________
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Town of Bonnyville
Special Constable
Bylaw Section
LOAD-UNLOAD COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
ON TOWN HIGHWAY PERMIT
Objective:
To establish a procedure to issue permits which will regulate the loading and off loading of
commercial vehicles on Town streets.
Procedure:
4)
Applicant (property/business owner) will attend the Town Office and complete a
permit application form including the application fee.
5)
Permit application will be circulated for review by the Director of Public Works,
Town Constable, Emergency Services, and Director of Planning and
Development, checking for:
(10)
location
(11)
frequency of load/unload
(12)
type of goods
(13)
type of commercial vehicles
(14)
time of loading/unloading
(15)
priority use of Highway
(16)
input from Emergency Services and property owners
6)
Permit will be approved or refused by the Director of Planning and Development
or the Chief Administrative Officer.
7)
On approval, the permit will be issued to the applicant with or without conditions;
or
8)
On denial, the permit application will be reviewed by the applicant and Town
Constable. Suggestions and advice will be offered by the Town Constable on
adjusting the permit application to meet the Towns' requirements and may be
resubmitted for approval procedure.
Prepared by: ___________________________
Approved by: ___________________________
Date Approved: _________________________
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Special Constable
Bylaw Section
SNOW, ICE, DEBRIS REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Objective:
To establish a procedure to remove snow, ice, debris from property where the owner has not
done so within 48 hours.
Procedure:
9)
Special Constable/Bylaw Enforcement Officer will inspect area and issue a
warning, either verbally or in writing to the property owner.
10)
Special Constable/Bylaw Enforcement Officer will re-check the property and if
required, issue a Bylaw Ticket to the property owner and in an emergency, inform
the Town Public Works Department of the location and work to be performed or
will contract the work to a contractor.
11)
In an emergency, Public Works will clean off the property using Town equipment
and the Public Works Department will compile an Accounts Payable Input Sheet
to be sent to Administration with the cost of the snow, ice, debris removal,
including labour, equipment rental fees, and/or contract fees, and an
administration fee as per Schedule "C".
12)
Under normal conditions the Special Constable/Bylaw Enforcement Officer will
contract the work to a contractor and will provide Administration an Accounts
Payable Input Sheet inclusive of contract costs and administration fees in
accordance with Schedule "C".
13)
Administration will send the property owner an invoice for the amount indicated
on the Accounts Payable Input Sheet.
14)
Should the property owner fail to pay the invoice, Administration will transfer the
amount to the property taxes.
Prepared by: ______________________________
Approved by: _______________________________
Date Approved: _____________________________
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Town of Bonnyville
Special Constable
Bylaw Section
VARIOUS AUTHORIZATIONS UNDER THE
TRAFFIC SAFETY BYLAW NO. 1160-99
Objective:
To establish a procedure to issue authorities for various exemptions under the Traffic Safety
Bylaw No. 1160-99 by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Procedure:
1.
An applicant shall in writing request exemption from the Traffic Safety Bylaw
No. 1160-99 or authority for:
a)
obtaining permission to hold a parade or procession
b)
authorized parking adjacent to a fire hydrant
c)
authorization for placing of traffic control devices
d)
authorization of exemption from traffic control devices
e)
authority to drive or park on Town owned or controlled land
f)
placement of "No Parking" signs for construction or maintenance purposes
g)
authorized to place signs, notices, or other objects on or beside Town highways,
boulevards, sidewalks, or other public lands
h)
authority to hold a sale, auction sale, or promotional event on a public sidewalk,
highway, boulevard, or public land
i)
authorization of early release of an impounded bicycle or skateboard
2.
The applicant shall provide adequate information to allow for a decision to be rendered
including:
(17)
location
(18)
reason for request
(19)
name, address, and phone number of organization or business, and a contact
person
(20)
any other information requested by the Town
15)
The decision of the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate will be returned in
writing and any costs associated with the request will be identified.
16)
The decision will provide any conditions of approval.
17)
Any application may be referred to Council for a decision.
Prepared by: _______________________________
Approved by: _______________________________
Date Approved: _____________________________