Traffic & streets — Bow Island, Alberta

What is the speed limit? What are the rules for using the street?

In the Town of Bow Island, Alberta, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Bow Island Traffic By-Law No. 2022_03, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than specified penalty and not more than $2,000.00. Default speed limit: forty (40) kilometers an hour. Truck route rule: Heavy trucks must use heavy truck/restricted routes unless in normal business; weight limits as posted.

Town of Bow Island Traffic By-Law No. 2022_03 adopted bylaw
default speed limit forty (40) kilometers an hour s. 5(1)
truck route rule Heavy trucks must use heavy truck/restricted routes unless in normal business; weight limits as posted. s. 9(2), s. 9(8)
street obstruction No parking in any manner as to obstruct, block or hinder safe passage of traffic; no occupying/residing in mobile/recreational unit on highway unless designated. s. 3(9)(c), s. 3(18)
sidewalk or boulevard use No riding/parking bicycles on sidewalks except permitted; children's bicycles/tricycles with wheel diameter less than fifty (50) centimeters exempt. No parking on unpaved boulevards. s. 7(4), s. 3(9)(b)
fine range not less than specified penalty and not more than $2,000.00 s. 12(2)
scout note

Sets the town default speed at 40 km/h with specific rural-road zones up to 80 km/h (e.g. 10th Street East, Range Road 111); regulates alley speed and heavy-truck speed, enforced via set fines ($100-$310).

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