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

Traffic & streets — Bowen Island, British Columbia: Bowen Island Traffic & Use of Streets Bylaw No. 133, 2005 (Consolidated July 2024)

In the Island Municipality of Bowen Island, British Columbia, traffic & streets rules are set by Bowen Island Traffic & Use of Streets Bylaw No. 133, 2005 (Consolidated July 2024), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: Part I: $25-$150; Part II: $175-$500; Summary conviction: up to $2,000. Default speed limit: 40 km/h. Reduced speed zones: 30 km/h school/playground; 8am-5pm school, dawn-dusk playground.

Bowen Island Traffic & Use of Streets Bylaw No. 133, 2005 (Consolidated July 2024) adopted bylaw

default speed limit	40 km/h	s. 36
reduced speed zones	30 km/h school/playground; 8am-5pm school, dawn-dusk playground	s. 36(1); s. 7
street obstruction	No obstruction or excavation without permit; fencing required for excavations.	s. 20; s. 25; s. 38
sidewalk or boulevard use	No vehicles/animals on boulevard without crossing; no skating on highway unless closed.	s. 22; s. 38(11)
fine range	Part I: $25-$150; Part II: $175-$500; Summary conviction: up to $2,000	s. 49; s. 50

scout note

Sets a 50 km/h default speed limit and 30 km/h in school/playground zones, designates truck routes, requires permits for street excavation/obstruction, and restricts sidewalk/boulevard obstruction.