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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Town of Cochrane
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
This document is consolidated into a single publication for the
convenience of users. The official Bylaw and all amendments are
available from the Legislative Services Manager and should be
consulted in interpreting and applying this Bylaw. In case of any
dispute, the original Bylaw must be consulted.
For easy reference, the amending Bylaw Numbers are listed with a
brief description.
Printed by the Manager, Legislative Services by the authority of
Town Council
Town of Cochrane
Traffic Bylaw 02/2005
Office Consolidated Version dated September 9, 2025
Includes Amending Bylaws:
Bylaw
Description
Adopted
15/2016
Amend section 12.9
February 22, 2016
13/2025
Amendments affecting multi-modal
September 8, 2025
Transportation & Schedules B, D & E
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TOWN OF COCHRANE
BYLAW 02/2005
TRAFFIC BYLAW
Being a Bylaw to provide for the regulation of parking and of the use of highways
located within the Town of Cochrane in the Province of Alberta.
WHEREAS:
The Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6, section 13 provides that a
Municipal Council may pass a Bylaw with respect to regulation of
parking and the use of highways under its direction, control and
management.
AND WHEREAS:
Council has deemed it necessary to rescind and replace Bylaws 12/89
and 7/99 and 16/99 and 31/99 and 22/00.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE, IN
THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
TITLE
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Cochrane Traffic Bylaw".
2.
DEFINITIONS
2.1
Words used in this Bylaw which have been defined in the Act or the Regulations have the
same defined meaning when used in this Bylaw.
2.2
In this Bylaw:
(a)
"Act" means The Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6, as amended or replaced from
time to time;
(b)
"alley" is defined in the Act;
(c)
"bicycle" means a bicycle or power bicycle, as defined in the Regulations; (13/2025)
(d)
"bicycle lane" means a separate travel lane designated exclusively for bicycles or
other wheeled conveyances that are delineated by a painted line or buffered area;
(13/2025)
(e)
"boulevard" is defined in the Act;
(f)
"chief administrative officer" means a Municipal official in the responsible role of
Chief Administrative Officer, and includes anyone designated and authorized to act on
his or her behalf;
(g)
"chief of police" means the non-commissioned officer in command of the RCMP
detachment in the Town of Cochrane;
(h)
"council" means the Municipal Council of the Town of Cochrane;
(i)
"crosswalk" is defined in the Regulations;
(j)
"curb" means the actual concrete or asphalt curb, or in the absence of one, the
dividing line of a highway between the edge of the roadway and the sidewalk;
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(k)
"disabled parking zone" means a space or portion of a highway or parking lot set
apart and designated exclusively for the parking of vehicles bearing a valid disabled
placard or license plate issued or recognized by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle
Services, and so marked with a sign or other marking authorized by the Chief
Administrative Officer;
(l)
"e-scooter" " means an electric powered vehicle;
(i) that has been authorized or granted a permit to operate on the street by the
Province of Alberta;
(ii) consists of a footboard mounted on two or three wheels and a long
steering handle;
(iii) is designed to be operated from a standing position; and
(iv) that, while capable of being propelled by muscular power, may be propelled
by one or more electric motors; (13/2025)
(m)
"emergency vehicle" is defined in the Act;
(n)
"heavy vehicle" means a motor vehicle, alone or together with any trailer, semi-trailer
or other vehicle being towed by the motor vehicle, with a registration gross vehicle
weight of more than forty-five hundred (4,500) kilograms, or exceeding eleven (11)
meters in total length. A public passenger vehicle, when engaged in the transport of
passengers, shall be deemed to be excluded from the definition of a heavy vehicle for
the purposes of sections 9.1 and 9.2 of this Bylaw;
(o)
"highway" is defined in the Act;
(p)
"maximum weight" means the maximum weight permitted for a vehicle and load
pursuant to the vehicle's official registration certificate issued by the Province of
Alberta, or absent such certificate, the combined weight of the vehicle and the heaviest
load that may be carried in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the applicable
regulations passed pursuant to the Act;
(q)
"motor vehicle" is defined in the Act;
(r)
"multi-use pathway" means a multi-purpose thoroughfare controlled by The Town
and set aside for use by pedestrians, cyclists and persons using wheeled
conveyances or bicycles, which is improved by asphalt, concrete, brick or any other
surface, whether or not it is located in a Park, and includes any bridge or structure
with which it is contiguous; (13/2025)
(s)
"parade or procession" means any group of pedestrians (except military or funeral
processions) numbering more than fifty (50) who are marching, walking, running,
standing or racing on a roadway or sidewalk, and includes any group of vehicles
(excepting military or funeral processions) numbering ten (10) or more that are involved
in a procession on a roadway;
(t)
"park" is defined in the Regulations;
(u)
"parking lot" means a portion of property used for the parking of vehicular traffic;
(13/2025)
(v)
"parking violation tag" means a tag issued in lieu of prosecution in respect of an
infraction against this Bylaw or the parking provisions of the Regulations in a form
approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;
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(w)
"parking stand" means that portion of any highway set apart by the Chief
Administrative Officer as a place where vehicles may be parked and includes a parcel,
lot or place set apart for the public parking of vehicles;
(x)
"passenger loading zone" means a space or section of highway so marked with a
sign or other marking authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer, permitting parking
therein for the period of time reasonably necessary to load or unload passengers;
(y)
"peace officer" is defined in the Act, and includes a duly appointed Bylaw
Enforcement Officer employed by the Town;
(z)
"pedestrian" is defined in the Act;
(aa)
"public holiday" means a Sunday, a Holiday as defined in the Interpretation Act of the
Province of Alberta, and any day or portion of a day so proclaimed by the Mayor or so
declared by the Council of the Town of Cochrane;
(bb)
"refuse" means any substance or material discarded or disposed of within the Town
other than by lawful deposit at a disposal site and includes animal waste, dry waste,
building waste, garbage, industrial waste, chemical waste, yard waste, litter, ashes,
medical waste and dry refuse;
(cc)
"Regulations" means The Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation, (A.R.
304/2002) made pursuant to the Act;
(dd)
"residential district" means any area or district classified as residential by the Land
Use Bylaw of the Town;
(ee)
"roadway" is defined in the Act;
(ff)
"sidewalk" is defined in the Act;
(gg)
"Town" means the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane or the area contained within
the corporate boundaries of the Town, as the context requires;
(hh)
"track" means to allow, cause or permit any substance or material to be deposited by
becoming loose or detached from the tires or any other part of a vehicle whether the
vehicles is moving or stationary;
(ii)
"traffic control device" is defined in the Act;
(jj)
"traffic control signal" is defined in the Act;
(kk)
"trail" means an established path, used by pedestrians or cyclists, or both which is not
improved by concrete, asphalt or brick and includes any bridge or structure with which it
is contiguous; (13/2025)
(ll)
"truck loading zone" means a space or section of the highway so marked with a sign
or other marking authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer permitting parking
therein for the period of time reasonably necessary to load or unload goods, materials
or merchandise;
(mm) "truck route" means a highway within the Town upon which the operation of
Heavy Vehicles is permitted, and which has been designated as such in this
Bylaw;
(nn)
"vehicle" is defined in the Act;
(oo)
"vehicle storage area" means any area which is at least one hundred and fifty (150)
meters away from the nearest residential, institutional or assembly occupancy, and that
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has been so designated and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his/her
designate.
(pp)
"warning device" means a sound-creating device, like a bell, mounted on a bicycle or
e-scooter; (13/2025)
(qq)
"wheeled conveyance" means roller-skates, in-line-skates, roller skis, skateboards,
scooters, motorized 3 or 4 wheeled scooters designed for persons with infirmities,
motorized wheelchairs or other similar devices, but excludes bicycles and motor
vehicles; (13/2025)
3.
SPEED LIMITS AND SCHOOL ZONES
3.1
Unless otherwise directed by posted Traffic Control Devices no person shall drive a vehicle at
a speed in excess of fifty (50) kilometers per hour on any roadway within the Town.
3.2
Council may prescribe maximum speed limits for specific roadways or portions thereof by
directing the Chief Administrative Officer to cause Traffic Control Devices to be posted
accordingly, indicating greater or lesser speed limits than those prescribed by the Act and
section 3.1 of this Bylaw.
3.3
Notwithstanding section 3.1, no person shall drive a motor vehicle in any alley at a greater rate
of speed than twenty (20) kilometers per hour, which is hereby prescribed as the maximum
speed limit for all alleys.
3.4
The Chief Administrative Officer may, by posting Traffic Control Devices along a highway,
prescribe a maximum speed limit in respect of any part of the highway under construction or
repair or in a state of disrepair applicable to all vehicles or to any class or classes of vehicles
while traveling over that part of the highway.
3.5
Pursuant to the provisions of section 107(3) of the Act, the prescribed hours during which all
school zones are in effect in the Town are hereby increased. School zones within the Town
shall be in effect from seven a.m. to nine p.m. (0700 -2100 hrs) on any day upon which school
is held, and the Chief Administrative Officer shall cause Traffic Control Devices indicating said
hours of effect to be displayed accordingly.
4.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND AUTHORITY TO PLACE
4.1
Pursuant to sections 13 and 110 of the Act, the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby
delegated the authority to place, erect, display or alter traffic control devices at such locations
within the Town as he or she may determine, or as Council may by resolution direct, for the
purpose of controlling and regulating traffic, including, but not limited to, the following specific
purposes:
(a)
To divide the surface of a roadway into traffic lanes marked by solid or broken lines;
(b)
To prohibit "U" turns at any intersection;
(c)
To designate any intersection or other place on a highway as an intersection or place at
which no left hand turn or right hand turn shall be made;
(d)
To designate as a one-way street any roadway or portion thereof;
(e)
To designate "School Zones" and "Playground Zones";
(f)
To designate highways or portions thereof as truck routes, parking lots, and vehicle
storage areas for heavy vehicles and/or recreational vehicles;
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(g)
To set apart as a "through-street" any highway or part of a highway and to control entry
to any highway by means of a "stop" sign or "yield' sign;
(h)
To designate a crosswalk upon any highway;
(i)
To designate parking stands, passenger and truck loading zones, "no parking" and "no
stopping" zones, and the times when the restrictions of such zones are in effect;
(j)
To designate "disabled parking zones";
(k)
To close or restrict the use of any highway, bridge or overpass or any part of any
highway, bridge or overpass either as to the full width thereof or as to part of the width
thereof with respect to any class or classes of vehicles or with respect to any class or
classes of pedestrians;
(l)
To prohibit, restrict or regulate the parking of vehicles or any particular class of vehicles
on any highway or other public place or any portion thereof during such hours as he or
she may determine;
(m)
To designate and mark guidelines for parking on any highway or other public place or
any portion thereof;
(n)
To indicate the maximum speed limits for any roadway;
(o)
To impose limitations or restrictions on loads traveling on highways.
4.2
The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby delegated the authority to designate the location of
traffic control signals and undertake the placement of same.
4.3
The Chief Administrative Officer shall cause a record to be kept of the location of all traffic
control devices placed pursuant to this section.
4.4
Traffic control devices placed and located pursuant to this section are deemed to have been
made pursuant to this Bylaw.
4.5
Notwithstanding any provision of this Bylaw, all traffic control devices placed, erected or
marked along highways located in the Town prior to the passing of this Bylaw shall be deemed
to be duly authorized traffic control devices until altered pursuant to the provisions of sections
4.1 or 4.2.
5.
PARADES AND PROCESSIONS
5.1
Any person that intends to hold a parade or procession (other than a funeral procession) within
the Town shall at least thirty (30) days prior to the time they desire to hold the same, make
application in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer for permission, and in such application
shall furnish to the Chief Administrative Officer information with respect to the following,
namely:
(a)
The name and address of the applicant, and if such applicant is an organization, the
names, addresses of the executive thereof;
(b)
The nature and object of such parade or procession;
(c)
The day, date and hours during which the parade or procession will be held;
(d)
The intended route of the parade or procession;
(e)
The approximate number of persons who will take part therein;
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(f)
The approximate size, number and nature of flags, banners, placards or such similar
things to be carried during the parade or procession, and the particulars of the signs
and the wording to be exhibited thereon;
and such written application shall bear the signatures and addresses of the persons who will
be in control of such parade or procession and who undertake to be responsible for the good
order and conduct thereof.
5.2
The Chief Administrative Officer may either grant permission with or without conditions, or
refuse permission for any reasons that are determined to be appropriate concerns in all the
circumstances. In the case of a refusal, the applicant has a right of appeal to Council.
5.3
If a refused application for permission to hold a parade or procession is appealed to Council
pursuant to section 5.2, Council may:
(a)
Grant permission without conditions;
(b)
grant permission with conditions; or
(c)
refuse permission.
5.4
Where permission has been granted pursuant to sections 5.2 or 5.3, the Chief Administrative
Officer shall prescribe the day, time, route and any conditions deemed necessary for the
parade or procession, and provide such directions to the applicant. Temporary barriers or
traffic control devices may be erected by the Chief Administrative Officer as he/she deems
necessary.
5.5
A person organizing or in charge of a funeral procession shall notify the Town of the date, time
and intended route at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the procession.
5.6
If any funeral procession is in process of formation or proceeding along a highway, any Peace
Officer may regulate all traffic in the vicinity and all persons, whether on foot or in vehicles,
shall obey the orders and directions of the said Peace Officer.
5.7
As provided in section 88(2) of the Regulations, the vehicles following the lead vehicle in a
funeral procession may, during daytime hours and when safe to do so, enter into any
intersection without stopping, provided that the vehicles' headlamps and hazard warning lamps
are activated, and provided that the lead vehicle in the procession is showing a purple flashing
light.
5.8
Excepting funeral processions, no person shall organize or participate in any parade or
procession unless permission has first been granted by the Chief Administrative Officer or
Council.
5.9
Where permission for a parade or procession has been granted pursuant to this section, any
person organizing or participating in the parade or procession shall comply with any directions
or conditions prescribed pursuant to section 5.4, as well as with any directions of a Peace
Officer during the event.
6.
FIRES AND FIRE LINES
6.1
The Town of Cochrane Fire Chief or any person acting under his/her instruction is hereby
empowered to move or cause to be moved any vehicle which he/she may deem necessary for
the purpose of carrying out any duty, work or undertaking of the Town of Cochrane Fire
Department.
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7.
VEHICLES WITH LUGS
7.1
No person shall drive, propel or move on any highway any vehicle having metal spikes, lugs,
cleats or bands projecting from the surface of the wheel or tire of such vehicle, or any vehicle
having a caterpillar tread, unless permission is granted by the Chief Administrative Officer
pursuant to section 7.2.
7.2
Any person who desires the permission required by section 7.1 shall make an application in
writing to the Chief Administrative Officer a permit. The application shall set out the size and
nature of the vehicle to be moved, the name of the maker thereof, the size of wheel and of any
projections thereof, the origin and destination of route and such further information the Chief
Administrative Officer may require.
7.3
Any person making a permit application shall agree to pay all damages caused to the highway,
or any works made or done over, upon or under the same, as a result of the operation,
conveyance or movement of the vehicle mentioned in the permit. The Chief
Administrative Officer may specify the route (including the laying down of planks to protect
pavement or crosswalks or timbering to protect bridges or culverts), the hours during which the
movement shall take place and such other conditions as he deems necessary for the
protection of the highways and any works done or made over or under the same.
8.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
8.1
No person shall operate an "off-highway vehicle" as defined in section 117 of the Act within the
boundaries of the Town unless such use is expressly permitted by the Council or the Chief
Administrative Officer.
9.
HEAVY VEHICLES AND TRUCK ROUTES
9.1
No person shall operate or park a heavy vehicle on a highway within the Town except on a
designated truck route as described in Schedule "C" of this Bylaw, said Schedule being hereby
incorporated into and made part of this Bylaw.
9.2
Notwithstanding section 9.1, no person shall park a heavy vehicle on a highway or other public
place located within either:
(a)
a residential district, or
(b)
the central business district of the Town.
9.3
The following shall be deemed not to be operating or parking a heavy vehicle in contravention
of sections 9.1 or 9.2 if the said heavy vehicle was being operated on the shortest route
between the delivery, pick-up or other location concerned and the nearest truck route by:
(a)
A person delivering or collecting goods, materials or merchandise to or from the
premises of a bona fide customers;
(b)
a person going to or from the business premises of the owner of the heavy vehicle, a
heavy vehicle repair or maintenance facility, or an approved "vehicle storage area" for
heavy vehicles;
(c)
a person moving a house for which the necessary permits have been issued by the
Town;
(d)
a person towing a disabled vehicle from or along a highway prohibited to heavy
vehicles; and
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(e)
a person actively engaged in lawful public works requiring him by the very nature of
such work to deviate from established truck routes.
9.4
No person shall utilize engine retarder brakes while operating heavy vehicles within the limits
of the Town of Cochrane.
10.
MAXIMUM WEIGHTS OF VEHICLES
10.1
No person shall drive or park upon any roadway within the Town a vehicle or combination of
attached vehicles with a weight, including or excluding any load thereon, in excess of
maximum weight.
10.2
Notwithstanding section 10.1 above, the Chief Administrative Officer may:
(a)
Issue a single trip or an open permit to an applicant for any number of trips and for such
a period of time as he deems advisable, with permit conditions applied describing
routing, time of day, other restrictions as deemed necessary for the safe movement of
the load or loads;
(b)
Issue a permit to an applicant who telephones or provides by electronic means the
information required for a permit;
10.3
No person shall operate a vehicle in respect of which an overload or over-dimensional permit is
issued pursuant to the Traffic Safety Act on a highway under the direction, control and
management of the municipality unless:
(a)
The Chief Administrative Officer has given approval;
(b)
the owner, operator, driver or mover of the vehicle shall agree to be responsible for all
damages which may be caused to the highway by reason of driving, operating or
moving of any such vehicle upon the highway; and
(c)
if requested by the Chief Administrative Officer, the owner, operator, driver or mover of
the vehicle posts a bond sufficient to cover the cost of repairing possible damages to
the highway, landscaping and street furniture in an amount satisfactory to the
municipality;
10.4
Where a Peace Officer believes that a vehicle may be overweight, he or she may order the
driver or other person in charge or control of the subject vehicle or combination of attached
vehicles to take same to the nearest adequate weight scale to determine the weight of the
vehicle and load carried thereon. The weight slip or slips shall be given to the Peace Officer
and may be retained by him/her and, if the weight of any loaded vehicle or combination of
attached vehicles is in excess of maximum weight, the excess shall be removed before the
vehicle or combination of attached vehicles is again taken upon the highway.
10.5
A weight slip given to a Peace Officer pursuant to section 10.4 and submitted by him/her shall
be prima facie proof of the weight of the subject vehicle or combination of attached vehicles.
10.6
A person driving or in charge or control of a vehicle or combination of attached vehicles
suspected by a Peace Officer of being on a roadway in contravention of section 10.1 shall,
when requested by the Peace Officer, produce for such officer's inspection any official
registration certificate or interim registration for such vehicle or vehicles that may have been
issued by the Province of Alberta showing the maximum weight of such vehicle or combination
of attached vehicles.
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11.
BICYCLES (13/2025)
11.1
A person operating a bicycle on a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the duties that
any vehicle operator has under this bylaw unless the context otherwise requires.
11.2
A person driving a motor vehicle that is overtaking a person operating a bicycle that is not in an
exclusive bicycle lane must leave at least:
a)
1 meter between the motor vehicle and the bicycle if the motor vehicle is travelling at a
speed of 50 kilometers per hour or less; or
b)
1.5 meters between the motor vehicle and the bicycle if the motor vehicle is travelling at
a speed of greater than 50 kilometers per hour.
11.3
Bells & Horns
A person operating a bicycle on a highway, sidewalk, trail, bicycle lane or multi-use pathway
must be equipped with a bell or horn.
11.4
Lights & Reflectors
A person operating a bicycle or e-scooter in between ½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before
sunrise must ensure that:
a)
the bicycle is equipped with; or
b)
the person is wearing a clear light or lights which is activated and visible from the front
of the person and a red light or lights which is activated and visible from the rear of the
person.
11.5
Helmets
No person who is less than 18-years-old shall operate or ride as a passenger on a bicycle
unless that person is properly wearing a safety helmet.
11.6
Bicycle Parking
No person shall park a bicycle or allow it to stand or lie on any sidewalk or bicycle lane within
Cochrane unless it is parked upright by means of racks, stands or kick stands, and does not
obstruct pedestrian or cyclist thoroughfares.
12.
BICYCLE LANE
12.1
A person must not operate or stop any vehicle in a bicycle lane other than:
a)
a bicycle or power bicycle;
b)
a skateboard;
c)
a scooter or e-scooter; or
d)
in-line skates and roller skates.
12.2
A person must not park any vehicle, e-scooter or wheeled conveyance in a bicycle lane.
12.3
A person using a bicycle lane must yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing in a
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designated crosswalk.
12.4
A pedestrian who is crossing a bicycle lane at any point other than at a crosswalk must yield the
right of way to bicycles and other wheeled conveyances.
12.5
A vehicle may cross a bicycle lane:
a)
to enter or exit from adjacent driveways or intersecting streets; or
b)
to enter or exit from existing parking structures, on-street parking spaces or parking lots
adjacent to a bicycle lane.
12.6
A person operating a motor vehicle on a roadway must yield the right of way to a person riding
or using a bicycle or other wheeled conveyance within a bicycle lane.
12.7
A person other than a pedestrian who is about to enter onto a roadway or sidewalk from a
bicycle lane or multi-use pathway must yield before entering the roadway or sidewalk, unless
right-of-way is otherwise indicated by a traffic control device.
13.
USE OF SIDEWALKS AND MULTI-USE PATHWAYS
13.1
A person must not use a bicycle, or other wheeled conveyance on a sidewalk or multi-use
pathway if there is a traffic control device indicating these devices are not allowed on the
sidewalk or pathway of the area in which the traffic control device is posted.
13.2
A person riding a bicycle or e-scooter on a sidewalk, multi-use pathway or trail must:
a)
Yield the right of way to slower moving persons or cyclists;
b)
Be equipped with a warning device;
c)
Use an audible signal when overtaking another user;
d)
Keep to the right-hand side of the sidewalk, multi-use pathway or trail, except when
overtaking; and
e)
Travel under control and at a reasonable rate of speed having regard to the nature,
condition and use of the sidewalk, multi-use pathway or trail including the amount of
pedestrian traffic.
13.3
A person driving a vehicle that is about to enter:
a)
onto a roadway from an alley or driveway; or
b)
into an alley or driveway;
shall yield the right of way to a bicycle or e-scooter on the sidewalk or multi-use pathway.
14.
E-SCOOTERS
14.1
A person shall not operate an e-scooter along any section of road where the roadway
has a centreline or lane markings unless within an exclusive bicycle lane.
14.2
To cross a roadway at a crosswalk, a person using an e-scooter must either dismount
and cross the roadway as a pedestrian, or must:
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a)
stop and yield to any vehicle or pedestrian on the roadway or crosswalk before beginning
to cross, and
i.
begin to cross where there is a pedestrian traffic control signal that shows the word or
symbol indicating "WALK"; or
ii.
begin to cross where there is no pedestrian traffic control signal and where there is a
traffic control signal showing a green light alone.
14.3
A person must be at least 18 years old to operate an e-scooter. An e-scooter owner must not
allow a person less than 18 years old to rent or operate an e-scooter.
14.4
Equipment:
A person shall not ride an e-scooter on any roadway unless the e-scooter has the following:
a)
at least one headlamp;
b)
at least one red tail-lamp;
c)
at least one red reflector mounted on the rear; and
d)
a handbrake.
14.5
Passengers
A person operating an e-scooter must not use the e-scooter to carry a passenger.
14.6
Parking
E-scooters must not be parked:
a)
in a way that impedes pedestrians moving through a sidewalk zone or accessing any
buildings;
b)
on a roadway;
c)
in a way that impedes vehicular traffic from moving on the roadway or accessing
driveways;
d)
within or on loading zones;
e)
accessible parking zones;
f)
wheelchair ramps, bicycle ramps, or curb ramps;
g)
bridges;
h)
center median islands;
i)
within 1.5 metres of an access to a garage or driveway;
j)
street furniture that requires pedestrian access (benches, pay parking station, bus
shelters);
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k)
within 0.5 metres of shrub beds or trees; or
l)
within Town Parking Lots.
15.
PEDESTRIANS
15.1
A pedestrian shall not cross any roadway within the Town, other than an alley, except within a
marked or unmarked crosswalk.
15.2
Where a crosswalk at any intersection is marked with lines, no pedestrian shall cross either of
the intersecting highways within the intersection except within the limits of such marked
crosswalk:
15.3
No person shall stand on any highway, crosswalk or sidewalk in such a manner as to:
(a)
Obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
(b)
Annoy or inconvenience any other person lawfully upon such highway, crosswalk or
sidewalk; or
(c)
Obstruct the entrance to any building.
15.4
No person shall conduct, organize or participate in a foot or bicycle race upon any roadway,
unless permission for the race has been first obtained pursuant to sections 5.2 or 5.3 of this
Bylaw.
15.5
No person shall stand upon or walk along any part of a highway within the Town for the
purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private vehicle.
16.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
16.1
The parking prohibitions and restrictions provided in sections 44 through 49 of the Regulations
apply within the Town and may be enforced through the issuance of "parking violation tags"
and/or "violation tickets" by a Peace Officer.
16.2
A Peace Officer or other person authorized to enforce this Bylaw is hereby authorized to place
an erasable chalk mark on the tread face of the tire of a parked vehicle, and to
issue and place a traffic tag upon a parked vehicle, without that person or the Town incurring
any liability for doing so.
16.3
Unless specifically permitted by another provision of this Bylaw, no person shall park a vehicle
on any portion of a highway or other public place for any period longer than permitted by the
applicable traffic control device.
16.4
The Chief Administrative Officer may designate and cause to be properly marked portions of
highway known as the Town of Cochrane parking lots. No person shall park any vehicle for
any period of time within such parking lots without having first obtained the required permission
to park for the time period in question.
16.5
Special parking permits may be issued by the Town for the purpose of allowing residents and
their visitors on-street parking within zones posted as "Parking by Permit". The cost of a
Special Parking Permit replacement will be as provided in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
(a)
No person shall park any vehicle in "Parking by Permit" zone during the restricted times
unless the vehicle displays a valid permit;
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(b)
No person issued such permit shall sell, trade, give away or otherwise allow any
unauthorized person to obtain or use the same.
16.6
16.7
16.8
16.9
16.10
16.11
16.12
16.13
16.14
16.15
16.16
16.17
A
person
that
is
required to
obtain
permission
to park
pursuant
to
section
12.4
or
required to
display a permit pursuant to section 12.5 shall cause the proof of such permission or the permit
to be displayed in the vehicle in a manner that the permission is evident or the permit is clearly
visible and legible from the exterior of the vehicle.
Except
when
actively
engaged
in
loading
or
unloading
passengers,
no
person
shall
park
or
stop a vehicle in a passenger-loading zone.
No person shall park or stop a vehicle in a truck-loading zone for a period of time longer than
twenty (20) minutes.
No person shall park a vehicle in an alley except for such period of time as may be reasonably
necessary for the loading or unloading of passengers or goods from a vehicle
unless the alley
is a strategically planned and designated parking area in rear lanes with a 9m or greater right
of way.
(15/2016)
Notwithstanding
section
16.9,
no
person
shall
park
a
vehicle
in
an
alley
in
a
manner
that
obstructs the safe passage of other vehicles along the alley.
No person shall park any trailer (whether designed for occupancy or for the carrying of goods
and equipment), upon any highway unless said trailer is fully attached to a vehicle by which it
may be safely and lawfully drawn along a highway.
No
person
shall
remove
and
leave
a
vehicle's
removable
camping
accommodation
on
a
highway or extending over any sidewalk, boulevard, alley or any other portion of a highway.
No person shall park any commercial vehicle (other than a recreational vehicle) of any design
capacity with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of more than forty-five hundred (4,500) kilograms,
including but not limited to a truck, bus, trailer, or delivery van, on any highway in a residential
district or in the central business district, except when such vehicle is actively engaged in bona
fide delivery, transport, or other similar activities.
No
person
shall
park
a
motor
home,
camper,
travel
trailer,
boat
trailer,
motorcycle
trailer,
snowmobile trailer,
or
other
recreational
vehicle on
any
highway within corporate limits
of the
Town
of
Cochrane
for
a
period
in
excess
of
seventy-two
(72)
consecutive
hours.
After
the
expiration of the aforementioned seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, the subject vehicle must
be moved to an off street location for a period of not less than seventy-two (72) hours before it
can again be parked in the same area of the highway.
No person shall park any vehicle on any portion of a highway in the Town in such a manner as
to constitute a hazard to other persons using the highway, including those using the sidewalk.
No person shall park any unauthorized vehicle in any parking space upon any property owned
by
the
Town
where
such
space
has
been
reserved
and
clearly
marked
by
the
Chief
Administrative
Officer
for
vehicles
operated
by
employees
of
the
Town.
The
foregoing
prohibition shall apply between the hours of eight a.m. and five p.m. (0800-1700 hrs) Monday
through Friday inclusive.
No person shall park any vehicle upon any land owned by the Town, which the Town uses or
permits
to
be
used
as
a
playground,
recreation
area
or
public
park,
except
on
such
parts
thereof
clearly
signed
or
otherwise
designated
by
the
Chief
Administrative
Officer
for
vehicle
parking.
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16.18 Where parking guidelines are visible on the roadway no person shall park a vehicle except
within the limits of the lines designating the parking stand.
16.19 No person shall park a vehicle at any angle to the curb in a cul-de-sac unless that vehicle is
parked in that manner to avoid interference with the free flow of traffic in the cul-de-sac.
16.20 No person shall park a vehicle so that the bumper or side of the vehicle is closer than sixty (60)
centimeters to the bumper or side of another vehicle.
16.21 No person shall park or leave any vehicles on private land or property that has been clearly
marked as such by a sign or signs erected by the owner or his agent unless such person has
obtained the permission of the owner, tenant, occupant or person in charge or control of said
land or property.
(a)
An owner, tenant, occupant or person in charge or control of private land or property, if
personally satisfied that any person is violating this section, may report to a Peace
Officer the license number and location of the illegally parked vehicle. Any person
making such a report shall give his/her name, phone number and address.
(b)
Any Peace Officer may cause a vehicle improperly parked on private property to be
removed and taken to and stored in a suitable place and all costs for the removal and
storage will be borne by the owner or operator of the subject vehicle.
16.22 Except in the case of sudden vehicle breakdown, a person shall not stand or park any vehicle
on any portion of a highway in the Town for the purpose of servicing or repairing the vehicle.
16.23 No person shall park or leave a vehicle on any portion of a highway in the Town when such
vehicle is inoperable or not properly equipped in accordance with the Act or the relevant
regulations made thereto. This section does not apply where a vehicle has been left parked
because of a sudden vehicle breakdown and the person in charge or in control of the vehicle
can establish that immediate action has been taken to arrange for the removal of the vehicle
forthwith.
16.24 In the event of an accumulation of debris or a required highway repair, the Town may cause a
highway to be cleared of vehicles for the purpose of street cleaning or highway repair. The
Town, after clearly posting or signing the subject highway forty-eight (48) hours prior, may tow
away and impound vehicles blocking street cleaning or repair equipment at the vehicle owner's
expense.
16.25 Any person claiming to be permanently physically handicapped and by reason thereof in need
of special parking consideration may apply for a special parking permit as provided in
Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
16.26 The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to establish, sign or otherwise designate
disabled parking stalls or zones on highways within the Town as he/she deems necessary for
the exclusive parking of vehicles bearing a valid disabled placard or license plate issued or
recognized by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services.
16.27 The owner, tenant, occupant or person in control of private property within the Town to which
vehicles driven by the public generally have access may designate any number of parking
spaces for the exclusive parking of vehicles bearing a valid disabled placard or license plate
issued or recognized by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services. The signage or markings
used to so designate such parking spaces shall be in a form similar to that approved and used
by the Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to section 12.26.
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16.28 No person shall park or stop a vehicle which does not clearly display a disabled placard or
license plate that is issued or recognized by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services in a
parking space clearly signed or otherwise designated pursuant to sections 12.26 or 12.27.
17.
TAXICABS AND TAXICAB STANDS
17.1
The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to designate and
properly mark by signs certain stalls for parking spaces to be known as "Taxicab Stands" for
the exclusive use of passenger vehicles for hire.
17.2
Any person carrying on the business of letting vehicles for hire, hereinafter called "taxicab
operator", may apply to the Chief Administrative Officer for the location of one taxicab stand in
front of each place of business of the taxicab operator. The Chief Administrative Officer may
allot either a one or two-vehicle stall or space to the taxicab operator, but the taxicab operator
will only be allotted space for the parking of one taxicab free of charge.
17.3
The Chief Administrative Officer may prescribe from time to time the fees to be charged to a
taxicab operator for each additional parking space or stall and may charge the cost of installing
and maintaining signs to the taxicab operator.
17.4
No person shall park any vehicle in a taxicab stand except the taxicab operator for whom the
taxicab stand has been reserved, or a person authorized by the taxicab operator, and the
vehicle must be a taxicab then on duty and available for public hire.
17.5
No person shall park a vehicle for hire on the roadway other than in a space reserved as a
taxicab stand during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (0900-1700hrs) Monday to Saturday
inclusive, other than public holidays.
17.6
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, the Chief of Police may permit taxicabs,
while waiting for hire, to stand at a designated place to provide accommodation for the public
attending a special function or event.
18.
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF HIGHWAYS
18.1
In any case where by reason of any emergency or of any special circumstances, which in the
opinion of the Chief Administrative Officer makes it desirable and in the public interest to do so,
the Chief Administrative Officer may:
(a)
Temporarily close within the Town, any highway in whole or in part to traffic;
(b)
Temporarily suspend parking privileges granted by the provision of this or any other
bylaw;
(c)
Take such measure necessary for the temporary closing of such highway or
suspension of parking and place barricades or post appropriate notices on or near the
highway concerned.
19.
MISCELLANEOUS RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
19.1
No person shall allow the engine or motor of any stationary vehicle to remain running for a
period of time longer than twenty (20) minutes in any residential district, unless such vehicle is
involved in a bona fide service, delivery or collection, or is a public service vehicle or an
emergency vehicle.
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19.2
No person shall place or construct temporary or permanent vehicle ramps, or allow same to be
placed or constructed, on or over public roadway curbs or between public roadway curbs and
private driveways.
19.3
No person shall place or allow the placement of any objects, refuse, building or other materials,
dumpsters, snow, earth, sand, gravel, sod, or any other matter on a highway or any road right-
of-way within the Town, excepting where specific permission has been granted by the Chief
Administrative Officer, or where such placement is authorized by the issuance of a Street Use
Permit as provided for in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw.
19.4
No person shall:
(a)
wash a vehicle on any highway within the Town;
(b)
wash, repair, or service a vehicle near any highway within the Town in a manner that
allows soap suds, mud, cement, refuse, debris, tar, oil, grease, antifreeze or other
vehicle fluids to flow onto or enter upon the highway; or
(c)
park a vehicle on a highway within the Town that, due to the state of the vehicle, results
in mud, cement, refuse, debris, tar, oil, grease, antifreeze or other vehicle fluids being
deposited upon the highway.
19.5
No person shall coast or ride a sled, toboggan, skis, roller skates, roller blades or a skateboard
upon any roadway within the Town.
19.6
No owner, occupant or person in charge of private property shall allow any hedges or shrubs
located on the property, and situated within a distance of eight (8) meters from the nearest
corner of a street intersection, to attain or maintain a height greater than one metre above the
established elevation of the centre point of the street intersection.
19.7
Where trees on private property are situated within a distance of eight (8) meters from the
nearest corner of a street intersection, the owner, occupant or person in charge of the property
shall trim the said trees in such a way so that no branches or foliage of said trees shall be at a
lesser height than one hundred and sixty (160) centimeters above the established elevation of
the centre point of the street intersection.
19.8
The Chief Administrative Officer may serve a notice in writing upon the owner, occupant or
person in charge of private property requesting compliance with the provisions of sections 15.6
or 15.7, as the case may be.
19.9
No owner, occupant or person in charge of private property shall build, place, erect or maintain
the existence of fences, walls or other objects situated within a distance of eight (8) meters of
the nearest corner of a street intersection when such fences, walls or other objects interfere
with the necessary visibility required for safe traffic flow.
19.10 The Chief Administrative Officer may serve a notice in writing upon the owner, occupant or
person in charge of private property requesting compliance with the provisions of section 15.9.
19.11 A notice in writing issued pursuant to this section shall provide:
(a)
A description of the land on which the proposed removal or remedy is to apply;
(b)
the purpose for requesting the removal or remedy;
(c)
details of the remedy required and/or a description of the object proposed to be
removed in whole or in part from the land, and the date by which compliance is
required;
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(d)
where applicable, the amount the Town is ready to pay in costs for the removal of the
object or other remedy.
19.12 Any notice or parking violation tag required to be served pursuant to the provisions of this
Bylaw will be deemed to have been sufficiently served in the case of an offence involving a
vehicle:
(a)
If the notice is personally served on the driver, or left at a conspicuous location on the
vehicle; or
(b)
If the notice is mailed by regular or registered mail to the registered owner of the
vehicle using the address on record with the Alberta Motor Vehicle Branch.
19.13 Any notice required to be served pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw will be deemed to
have been sufficiently served in the case of an offence involving private property:
(a)
If served personally upon the person to whom it is directed, or
(b)
If posted at a conspicuous location on the property, or
(c)
If mailed by regular or registered mail to the address of the person to whom the notice
was directed, or to the owner of the private property involved at that owner's address
on record with the Town of Cochrane.
19.14 Where the owner, occupant or person in charge of private property fails to comply with a
written notice issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 15.8 or 15.10, the Town may do the
work required and, where applicable, do the work at the expense of the property owner or
occupant.
19.15 The expenses incurred by the Town for the work done, where applicable, may be recovered
with costs by action in court of competent jurisdiction or in a like manner as municipal taxes.
19.16 No person shall:
(a)
Drive on or along a highway within the Town a vehicle with the box or body filled with
sand, gravel, rocks, earth or other loose material, whether similar or dissimilar, so that
there is less than seventy five (75) millimeters from the top edge of the box or body to
the material below;
(b)
Drive on or along a highway within the Town a vehicle with a box or body filled with
sand, gravel, rocks, earth or other loose material, whether similar or dissimilar, unless
the box ledges, sideboards and vehicle chassis have been cleaned of all loose material
that could possibly escape from or fall off of the vehicle;
(c)
Drive on or along a highway within the Town a vehicle with either the box of the truck or
the trailer filled with refuse as defined in this bylaw, unless the refuse is completely
covered and secured by a tarpaulin or other covering;
(d)
Drive on or along a highway within the Town a vehicle and allow refuse or any other
goods or materials to escape therefrom or to be scattered upon the highway or upon
any land in the vicinity thereof.
19.17 The use of alternately flashing lights and stop arms on school buses shall not be used on the
public highway at the following locations:
(a)
That portion of 1st Street East, flanking lot 2, Plan 8710017 (Holy Spirit School);
(b)
That portion of Glenpatrick Road, flanking lot R, Block R-1, Plan 7711174 (Glenbow
School);
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(c)
That portion of Quigley Drive and West McDougall Road, flanking Lot 1 SR, Block 21,
Plan 9211198 (Mitford School);
(d)
That portion of Riverview Drive, flanking lot 71 MR, Block 4, Plan 9311229 (Holy Spirit
School portables).
19.18 No person shall place or affix any sign, material or thing on, or within ten (10) metres, of a
traffic control device, signal or intersection.
19.19 No person shall place an electrical cord on or above a roadway or above a sidewalk unless it is
a minimum height of 2.5 metres above the sidewalk.
19.20 No person shall drive, operate or permit to be driven or operated, any vehicle or equipment in
such a manner as to track upon a roadway.
19.21 No person shall, driving a motor vehicle approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic light,
stop sign or other traffic control device, exit the roadway onto private or public property and
continue onto the same roadway or an intersecting roadway for the purpose of avoiding the
traffic control device.
19.22 Unless required or permitted by the Traffic Safety Act or by a traffic control device, or in
compliance with the directions of an Officer, or to avoid conflict with other traffic, a driver of a
vehicle shall not stop or park that vehicle within 1.5 metres of a break in a curb intended to
enable a bicycle, wheelchair or other wheeled conveyance to access the roadway from a
sidewalk, bicycle lane, or multi-use pathway. (13/2025)
19.23 The use of skateboards and inline skates in parking lots is prohibited where "No Skating" signs
are displayed. (13/2025)
20.
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
20.1
Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable on
summary conviction to a fine of not more than TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($2500.00) and not less than FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) and in default of payment is liable to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding SIX (6) MONTHS.
20.2
Where a Peace Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of this Bylaw, or
of sections 44 through 49 of the Regulations, he/she may serve upon:
(a)
such person a Violation Ticket referencing the section contravened; or
(b)
the registered owner of the motor vehicle a Violation Ticket referencing section 160(1)
of the Act and the section of the Bylaw or Regulations contravened; in accordance with
the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-34.
20.3
The levying and payment of any penalty, or the imprisonment for any period as provided for in
this Bylaw shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges or costs for
which he is liable under the provisions of this Bylaw.
20.4
In accordance with the provisions of section 77 of the Act, a Peace Officer may tow and
impound any vehicle parked in contravention of the provisions of this Bylaw or the parking
provisions of the Regulations.
20.5
The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw,
proceeded with by way of prosecution, shall be double the amount payable in lieu of
prosecution as provided in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw.
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20.6
The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a parking provision of the
Regulations, proceeded with by way of prosecution, is provided for in the Procedures
Regulation (A.R. 233/1989) made pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A.
2000, c. P-34, and must include the required Victims of Crime Act surcharge.
20.7
Notwithstanding section 16.2 of this Bylaw, a Peace Officer may issue, in lieu of prosecution, a
Parking Violation Tag in a form as approved by the Chief Administrative Officer, referencing
the section of the Bylaw or Regulations contravened, to the alleged offender, or to the
registered owner of any vehicle involved in a contravention of this Bylaw or the parking
provisions of the Regulations.
20.8
Service of any such Parking Violation Tag shall be sufficient if it is:
(a)
Personally served upon the driver or registered owner of the offending vehicle;
(b)
Served by regular mail upon the registered owner of the vehicle; or
(c)
Placed on or attached in a conspicuous location to the vehicle involved in the
contravention of this Bylaw or the parking provisions of the Regulations.
20.9
The penalty payable to the Town in lieu of prosecution in respect of a contravention of this
Bylaw or the parking provisions of the Regulations, to be indicated on any such Parking
Violation Tag issued, is the amount provided for in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, said Schedule
being hereby incorporated into and made part of this Bylaw.
20.10 A person who has been issued a Parking Violation Tag pursuant to the provisions of this
Bylaw, and who has fully paid the penalty as indicated to the Town within the time allowed for
payment, shall not be liable to prosecution for the subject contravention.
20.11 No person, other than the owner or driver of a vehicle, shall remove a Parking Violation Tag
placed on or attached to such vehicle by a Peace Officer in the course of his/her duties.
21.
GENERAL
21.1
It is the intention of the Council of the Town that each provision of this Bylaw should be
considered as being separate and severable from all other provisions. Should any section or
provision of this Bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted, then such section or
provision shall be regarded as being severable from the rest of this Bylaw and that the Bylaw
remaining after such severance shall remain effective and enforceable.
21.2
It is the intention of the Council of the Town that all offences created pursuant to this Bylaw be
construed and considered as being Strict Liability Offences.
21.3
Whenever the singular and masculine gender is used in this Bylaw, the same shall include the
plural, feminine and neuter gender whenever the context so requires.
21.4
Schedules "A", "B", "C","D", and "E" may, from time to time, be amended by a resolution of
Council.
21.5
This Bylaw shall come into effect upon third reading, and Bylaws12/89 and 7/99 and 16/99 and
31/99 and 22/00 of the Town are hereby repealed upon this bylaw coming into effect.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 2005
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 2005
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 9TH DAY OF MAY, 2005
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____________________________
Mayor
___________________________
Municipal Clerk
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APPLICATION FOR DISABLED PARKING ZONE
SCHEDULE "A"
I, _______________________________________________________________________, of
___________________________________________________________________________
(number and street)
in the Town of Cochrane, in the Province of Alberta, state that I am permanently physically
handicapped and by reason thereof in need of special parking consideration for my personal motor
vehicle described as : _______________________________________________________bearing
Alberta License No. ______________________________________, for my vehicle to be parked at
________________________________________________________. I understand the permit must
be renewed yearly. I further understand that this only entitles me to parking my motor vehicle in areas
where parking is normally permitted.
DATED at the Town of Cochrane, in the Province of Alberta, this __________ day of
_____________________, A.D. ________.
______________________________
________________________________
Witness
Signature of Applicant
I, _________________________________________________, of the Town of Cochrane, in the
Province of Alberta, a registered physician under the Medical Profession Act of Alberta, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY THAT the above person is permanently physically disabled and in need of consideration for
special parking privileges for his/her motor vehicle.
DATED at the Town of Cochrane, in the Province of Alberta, this ________ day of
___________________, A.D. __________.
____________________________________
Physician's signature
Office Use
Application is approved/refused this _______ day of __________________, _____
Parking permit No. _____
_______________________________
Operational Services ~ Road Transport
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TOWN OF COCHRANE TRAFFIC BYLAW PENALTIES
SCHEDULE "B"
SECTION
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE
PENALTY
(In lieu of prosecution)
General Penalty
All Bylaw sections not specified in this Schedule
$50.00
TSA Regulations
All parking provisions of TSA Rules of Road Regulations
$50.00
Section 7.1
Operate Vehicle with Lugs without permission
$250.00
Section 8.1
Operate Off-Highway vehicle without permission
$150.00
Section 9.1 & 9.2
Operate or park Heavy Vehicle off truck route
$150.00
Section 9.4
Heavy Vehicle using engine retarder brakes within Town
$150.00
Section 10.1
Operate or park Overweight vehicle within Town
$250.00
Section 10.4
Overweight vehicles
$500 / 1,000 kg
Section 16.11
Leave unattached trailer on highway
$100.00
Section 16.12
Leave removable camping accommodation on highway
$100.00
Section 16.13
Park commercial vehicle on highway in residential area
$100.00
Section 16.14
Park recreational vehicle on highway within corporate
limits
$100.00
Section 16.15
Park vehicle on highway in manner that causes hazard
$150.00
Section 16.28
Park or stop in disabled zone without required placard
$150.00
Section 19.3
Place objects or material on highway within the Town
$100.00
Section 19.4
Wash vehicle or deposit /direct material onto highway
$100.00
Section 19.16
Operate improperly loaded or non-tarped vehicle
$150.00
Section 19.20
Track on roadway
$150.00
Section 20.11
Unauthorized person remove Parking Tag
$100.00
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TOWN OF COCHRANE
TRUCK ROUTES
SCHEDULE "C"
1.
All of Highway 1A within the Town limits
2.
All of Highway 22 within the Town limits
3.
All of Griffin Road including extension to Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre
4.
5th Avenue from Railway Street to Griffin Road
5.
All of Charlesworth Avenue
6.
Quigley Drive between Highway 22 & Westside Drive
7.
River Avenue from Railway Street to the Bow River
8.
All of Fisher Avenue
9.
All of 2nd Avenue East
10.
All of Railway Street
11.
All of Bow Street
12.
West Rock Road
13.
West Side Drive
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SPECIAL PARKING PERMIT
SCHEDULE "E"
In accordance with section 16.5 of this Bylaw, the replacement fee for a Special
Parking Permit will be five dollars ($5.00).