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Traffic & streets — Lethbridge, Alberta: Traffic Bylaw 5834

In the City of Lethbridge, Alberta, traffic & streets rules are set by Traffic Bylaw 5834, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: FORTY ($40.00) for Schedule A; FIFTY ($50.00) for Schedule B; reduced by TWENTY ($20.00)/FIFTEEN ($15.00) within TEN (10) days; maximum FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00). Default speed limit: FIFTY (50) kilometres per hour. Reduced speed zones: Playground Zone hours: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.

Traffic Bylaw 5834 adopted bylaw

default speed limit	FIFTY (50) kilometres per hour	s. 202
reduced speed zones	Playground Zone hours: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.	s. 102(26)
truck route rule	Heavy Vehicle (FIVE (5) Tonnes or more or exceeding ELEVEN (11) metres) must use designated truck routes in Schedule D; permit required for overweight/overdimension.	s. 801; s. 802; s. 804
street obstruction	No person shall stand on Highway/Crosswalk/Sidewalk to obstruct traffic, annoy others, or obstruct driveways; no placing immobile vehicles on street.	s. 1104; s. 1001
sidewalk or boulevard use	No snow vehicles on Sidewalk or Boulevard; no parking with any portion overhanging/encroaching upon a Sidewalk.	s. 701; s. 1328
fine range	FORTY ($40.00) for Schedule A; FIFTY ($50.00) for Schedule B; reduced by TWENTY ($20.00)/FIFTEEN ($15.00) within TEN (10) days; maximum FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00).	s. 1801(3); s. 1801(4); s. 1701

scout note

Default City speed limit is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted; regulates traffic control devices, parking and related offences; a companion Streets Bylaw (6285) separately governs boulevard, sidewalk and street-use permits.