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Traffic & streets — Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia: Town of Mahone Bay Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw

In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Mahone Bay Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $250 and not more then $5,000. Street obstruction: Street Excavation Permit required for cutting/excavating sidewalk, curb, or street; no structure on/over street without Street Use Permit.

Town of Mahone Bay Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw adopted bylaw

street obstruction	Street Excavation Permit required for cutting/excavating sidewalk, curb, or street; no structure on/over street without Street Use Permit.	s. 5(a); s. 34
sidewalk or boulevard use	Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, scooters prohibited on sidewalks; children under 12 with adult oversight excepted; bicycle rules in Motor Vehicle Act/Traffic Safety Act.	s. 53; s. 54; s. 55
fine range	not less than $250 and not more then $5,000	s. 56

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Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw requires a Street Excavation Permit to cut into sidewalks/curbs/streets, lets the Traffic Authority order temporary street/sidewalk closures, and makes abutters responsible for snow/ice removal and not obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Replaces a 2008 streets bylaw and a 1995 skateboarding bylaw.