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Traffic & streets — Carstairs, Alberta: Town of Carstairs Bylaw 1062 - Traffic Bylaw - Amended

In the Town of Carstairs, Alberta, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Carstairs Bylaw 1062 - Traffic Bylaw - Amended, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not less than specified penalty in Rates and Fees Bylaw; not exceeding $10,000.00. Default speed limit: 40 km/h. Reduced speed zones: School zone when in effect or playground zone: 30 km/h.

Town of Carstairs Bylaw 1062 - Traffic Bylaw - Amended adopted bylaw

default speed limit	40 km/h	s. 45(a)
reduced speed zones	School zone when in effect or playground zone: 30 km/h	s. 45(b)
truck route rule	Vehicle/trailer exceeding 11,794 kg shall not be parked on a highway adjoining residential property at any time.	s. 32
street obstruction	No person shall place an obstruction on a highway unless a permit authorizing placement has been issued by the Town.	s. 42
sidewalk or boulevard use	No person shall ride a bicycle or motorcycle on any sidewalk or boulevard; persons under 18 may operate bicycles on sidewalk with due consideration.	s. 46, s. 48, s. 50
fine range	Not less than specified penalty in Rates and Fees Bylaw; not exceeding $10,000.00	s. 82(a)-(b)

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Sets a 40 km/h general Town speed limit (15 km/h in alleys and parking lots), school-zone speed restrictions, e-bike/mobility-device speed limits on sidewalks/pathways, and authorizes placement of traffic control devices.