Traffic & streets — Calgary, Alberta

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

In the City of Calgary, Alberta, traffic & streets rules are set by City of Calgary Traffic Bylaw 26M96, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Fine not exceeding $10,000.00 exclusive of costs; Schedule "A" sets specified penalties and early payment amounts. Reduced speed zones: School zone: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on school days; playground zone: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Truck route rule: No truck shall park on a street other than a Truck Route except while making a delivery or performing work/service.

City of Calgary Traffic Bylaw 26M96 adopted bylaw
reduced speed zones School zone: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on school days; playground zone: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. s. 53(1)-(2)
truck route rule No truck shall park on a street other than a Truck Route except while making a delivery or performing work/service. s. 18(3)
street obstruction Construction/maintenance traffic control or barricades require permit; no driving into intersection unless sufficient space to clear. s. 4.1; s. 50
sidewalk or boulevard use No person shall drive motor vehicle, ride bicycle, ride horse, or propel wheeled vehicle on sidewalk or boulevard, except as provided. s. 42(1)
fine range Fine not exceeding $10,000.00 exclusive of costs; Schedule "A" sets specified penalties and early payment amounts. s. 59(1); Schedule "A"
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Office-consolidated bylaw controlling and regulating vehicle, animal and pedestrian traffic and parking on Calgary streets, including speed-limit posting authority; consolidated through amending Bylaw 11M2025 (city bylaw library lists last amendment April 1, 2025).

Machine-readable: traffic-streets.json · Official website: https://www.calgary.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Traffic & streets across Alberta · Traffic & streets in other municipalities