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Traffic & streets — Medicine Hat, Alberta: City of Medicine Hat Public Roads Bylaw No. 4346

In the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, traffic & streets rules are set by City of Medicine Hat Public Roads Bylaw No. 4346, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Specified penalties: $25.00 reduced prompt payment; $50.00 violation tag; $100.00–$500.00 under Schedule "A"; $200.00 for s. 48; maximum $10,000.00. Default speed limit: fifty (50) kilometres per hour. Reduced speed zones: Playground Zone in effect 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.

City of Medicine Hat Public Roads Bylaw No. 4346 adopted bylaw

default speed limit	fifty (50) kilometres per hour	s. 82
reduced speed zones	Playground Zone in effect 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily	s. 86
truck route rule	Heavy Trucks only on Heavy Truck or Restricted Heavy Truck Route except most direct route for listed purposes; Restricted route prohibited 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.	s. 93; s. 94
street obstruction	No excavation/damage to Highway without Permit; no use of land under Highway unless authorized; no blocking/damaging Sidewalk/Roadway/catch basin/storm sewer.	s. 103; s. 104; s. 78
sidewalk or boulevard use	No Bicycle riding on Sidewalk except by Traffic Control Device, 3 metres or greater, or child under 14 with accompanying person; no Parking on Sidewalk/Boulevard unless authorized.	s. 58; s. 6
fine range	Specified penalties: $25.00 reduced prompt payment; $50.00 violation tag; $100.00–$500.00 under Schedule "A"; $200.00 for s. 48; maximum $10,000.00.	s. 128; s. 129; s. 131; s. 133; s. 135; Schedule "A"

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Regulates highway/street use citywide: speed limits set via posted Traffic Control Devices, designated Heavy Truck Routes and Restricted Heavy Truck Routes (with night restrictions), and School/Playground/Taxi/Loading/Bus Zones.