{
 "topic": "traffic-streets",
 "label": "Traffic & streets",
 "question": "What is the speed limit? What are the rules for using the street?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/traffic-streets/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/amherst/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/amherst/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Street Encroachment By-Law D-21 (Respecting Encroachments Upon Public Streets)",
   "document_number": "D-21",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/amherst/traffic-streets/bylaw-d-21/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Street Encroachment By-Law D-21 (Respecting Encroachments Upon Public Streets), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 not exceeding $2,000. Street obstruction: No person shall construct or maintain any encroachment or use a street for construction or restoration without an encroachment license. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Telephone booths may be issued by Engineer if free flow of pedestrians is not impeded and no traffic hazard is created."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Streets and Sidewalks By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2023-02-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/traffic-streets/streets-and-sidewalks-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Streets and Sidewalks By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Street obstruction: No cutting/excavating sidewalk, curb, or street without Street Excavation Permit; no travel on temporarily closed street. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Town may lease sidewalk for seasonal/temporary sidewalk cafe/restaurant; abutters maintain grass between curb and sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Ice and Snow Removal Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/traffic-streets/ice-and-snow-removal-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Ice and Snow Removal Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $78.75 for failing to clear away snow from sidewalks or gutters adjoining premises; $165.00 for obstructing a street or sidewalk. Street obstruction: No person shall pile or place snow or other debris on any Town street or within three (3) feet of any sidewalk. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Occupants in Core must remove snow/water/debris from sidewalk; no person shall damage sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/berwick/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/berwick/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Berwick Bylaw – Streets",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1963-07-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/berwick/traffic-streets/town-of-berwick-bylaw-streets/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Berwick Bylaw – Streets, verified 2026-09-27. Street obstruction: No team unattended unless hitched/secured; teams standing in line close to curb to obstruct street as little as possible. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No gate shall open or swing outwardly across sidewalk; no sign projecting more than eight feet over or less than eight feet above sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Bridgewater Bylaw Chapter 14 – Care of Streets",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": "1966-01-05",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/traffic-streets/chapter-14/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Bridgewater Bylaw Chapter 14 – Care of Streets, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding five dollars; not exceeding ten dollars; not exceeding twenty dollars. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No dumping coal or heavy articles on concrete/asphalt sidewalks unless protected by boards; occupiers keep sidewalk and gutter free from dirt and nuisance."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Cape Breton Regional Municipality Streets By-law (T1)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1995-11-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/traffic-streets/cape-breton-regional-municipality-streets-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Cape Breton Regional Municipality Streets By-law (T1), verified 2026-09-27. Street obstruction: No person shall obstruct any street or sidewalk; no sign or structure within street limits; no dirt, filth, litter, rubbish deposited on street."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of Colchester Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law, Chapter 2",
   "document_number": "2",
   "adopted_date": "2024-05-30",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/traffic-streets/chapter-2/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Municipality of Colchester Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law, Chapter 2, verified 2026-09-27. Street obstruction: No person shall obstruct a street by any means, including parking/leaving a motor vehicle, interfering with street use or causing safety hazard or street damage."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of Cumberland Streets and Sidewalks By-Law 07-09",
   "document_number": "07-09",
   "adopted_date": "2007-11-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/traffic-streets/bylaw-07-09/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Municipality of Cumberland Streets and Sidewalks By-Law 07-09, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200.00 to $2,000.00. Street obstruction: No person shall obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic or excavate/damage a street without a Street Disturbance Permit. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Heavy loads on sidewalk require protective boards; no visible damage except permit."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Digby Streets and Sidewalks By-Law #2009-06",
   "document_number": "2009-06",
   "adopted_date": "2009-09-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/traffic-streets/bylaw-2009-06/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Digby Streets and Sidewalks By-Law #2009-06, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100.00 to $5,000.00; payment in lieu $50.00. Street obstruction: No excavation or construction/temporary activity likely to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic without a Street Disturbance Permit. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Sandwich boards/temporary signs allowed on sidewalk by commercial abutter if leaving minimum 7 feet unobstructed walkway; sidewalk cafes by lease."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003139",
   "name": "East Hants",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/east-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/east-hants/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/east-hants/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of East Hants By-law IO-100, Winter Road & Sidewalk Snow Clearing & Maintenance",
   "document_number": "IO-100",
   "adopted_date": "2015-12-16",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/east-hants/traffic-streets/bylaw-io-100/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Municipality of East Hants By-law IO-100, Winter Road & Sidewalk Snow Clearing & Maintenance, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than two hundred dollars ($200) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000); $100 within 14 days. Street obstruction: No person shall park or leave standing a Vehicle upon a Public Road where it is obstructing snow removal or other winter maintenance activities. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No person shall clear or cause to have cleared snow from a private road or driveway onto a Sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
   "name": "Guysborough",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/guysborough/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/guysborough/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/guysborough/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the District of Guysborough Sidewalk By-Law (By-Law #20)",
   "document_number": "20",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/guysborough/traffic-streets/bylaw-20/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Municipality of the District of Guysborough Sidewalk By-Law (By-Law #20), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $50.00 and not more than $500.00 plus any and all costs incurred by the Municipality to correct the contravention. Street obstruction: Abutters shall trim vegetation encroaching over a street; no abutter shall place dirt, dust or other nuisance onto the street."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Halifax Regional Municipality Streets By-law S-300",
   "document_number": "S-300",
   "adopted_date": "1997-11-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/traffic-streets/bylaw-s-300/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Halifax Regional Municipality Streets By-law S-300, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars. Street obstruction: No person shall make any excavation in a street, obstruct a street, or close off/use a street without a permit. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No driving/riding animals on sidewalk where annoyance; boulevard gardens must comply with Administrative Order; no invasive species."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003142",
   "name": "Inverness",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/inverness/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/inverness/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/inverness/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Inverness By-Law #7 (Municipal Property and Streets)",
   "document_number": "7",
   "adopted_date": "1994-07-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/inverness/traffic-streets/bylaw-7/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Inverness, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Municipality of the County of Inverness By-Law #7 (Municipal Property and Streets), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not more than One Hundred Dollars; default imprisonment not more than ten days. Street obstruction: Obstructing or causing obstruction in any public place or way; projecting building/fence must be removed after notice. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No person shall drive or ride any animal on any sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Kentville Streets By-law (CH83)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2011-10-31",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/traffic-streets/town-of-kentville-streets-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Kentville Street Encroachment Bylaw 207 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Sidewalk café shall not operate later than 2:00 a.m.; operate only between May 15 and October 15 unless Council approves otherwise."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Lunenburg Streets By-law (By-law 10.18)",
   "document_number": "10.18",
   "adopted_date": "1978-07-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/traffic-streets/bylaw-10-18/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Lunenburg Street Encroachment By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding Five Dollars ($5.00); not exceeding Twenty Dollars ($20.00); not exceeding TWO Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Street obstruction: Town may remove any encroachment impeding safe street operation; no license if it affects traffic flow or snow plowing. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Sidewalk cafés/sales/furniture/landscaping allowed by license; must maintain 1.2m pedestrian travel surface; no food/drink service on sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Mahone Bay Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/traffic-streets/town-of-mahone-bay-streets-and-sidewalks-bylaw/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Middleton Bylaws, Chapter 9 - Streets",
   "document_number": "9",
   "adopted_date": "1969-01-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/traffic-streets/chapter-9/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Middleton Bylaws, Chapter 9 - Streets, verified 2026-09-27. Street obstruction: No person shall place any encumbrance upon any street preventing free and uninterrupted public use. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No person shall dump, unload, deposit, or move coal or heavy article on concrete/asphalt sidewalk unless protected by boards not less than one inch thick."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of New Glasgow Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal By-Law (By-Law No. 34)",
   "document_number": "34",
   "adopted_date": "2011-01-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/traffic-streets/bylaw-34/",
   "answer": "In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of New Glasgow Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal By-Law (By-Law No. 34), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Street obstruction: The Abutter shall not permit snow or ice to block the sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003153",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Pictou Spring Road Weight Restriction By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2016-03-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/traffic-streets/municipality-of-the-county-of-pictou-spring-road-weight/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Pictou, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Municipality of the County of Pictou Spring Road Weight Restriction By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Truck route rule: Restricted Road Spring Weight Restriction: max single axle 6,500 kg; tandem/triple 12,000 kg; tridem 18 000 kg; gross 12,000 kg."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Shelburne Encroachment Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2020-01-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/traffic-streets/town-of-shelburne-encroachment-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Shelburne Encroachment Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: minimum penalty of $100. Street obstruction: No person shall construct or maintain any encroachment or use a street for construction/restoration without an encroachment license."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law Respecting Weight of Vehicles on Town Streets (No. 2009-18)",
   "document_number": "2009-18",
   "adopted_date": "2009-08-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/traffic-streets/bylaw-2009-18/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by By-Law Respecting Weight of Vehicles on Town Streets (No. 2009-18), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Truck route rule: No person shall operate upon a street a vehicle or combination with maximum gross vehicle weight in excess of 12,000 kg."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Trenton By-law No. 13 - Streets Maintenance and Care",
   "document_number": "13",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/traffic-streets/bylaw-13/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Trenton By-law No. 13 - Streets Maintenance and Care, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding twenty dollars; not less than one nor more than five dollars; not exceeding ten dollars; not exceeding five dollars. Street obstruction: No person shall place an encumbrance upon any street preventing free and uninterrupted public use. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No bicycle shall be ridden on any sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Streets, Maintenance and Care of",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1916-09-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/traffic-streets/streets-maintenance-and-care-of/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Sidewalks Bylaw and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding twenty dollars; not exceeding one thousand dollars; not exceeding ten dollars; not exceeding five dollars; not exceeding $10.00. Street obstruction: Abutters shall trim vegetation encroaching over a street to prevent interference with pedestrians, sight lines, or structures. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Abutter shall not permit snow or ice to block sidewalk; maintain grass between curb and sidewalk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/west-hants/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/west-hants/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Windsor Bylaw #10 - Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw",
   "document_number": "10",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/west-hants/traffic-streets/bylaw-10/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Windsor Bylaw #10 - Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $5,000.00. Sidewalk or boulevard use: Sandwich boards or temporary/mobile signs may be placed on sidewalk by abutter with Sidewalk Signage Permit, leaving 1 metre unobstructed; max 1 square metre. Truck route rule: No person shall drive a truck on any Town street except as permitted; trucks over 3,000 kg and certain equipment restricted to designated routes."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003169",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipal Streets, Sidewalks, and Trails By-Law M-089-24",
   "document_number": "M-089-24",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/traffic-streets/bylaw-m-089-24/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Municipal Streets, Sidewalks, and Trails By-Law M-089-24, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than one hundred ($100) dollars and not more than ten thousand ($10,000) dollars. Truck route rule: Heavy Load means loads over 9923 lbs or 4501 kg; no moving over sidewalk/trail unless protected; no driving over curb."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/traffic-streets/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/traffic-streets.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Yarmouth Streets & Sidewalks Bylaw (TOY 8)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2018-10-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/traffic-streets/town-of-yarmouth-streets-sidewalks-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Yarmouth Streets & Sidewalks Bylaw (TOY 8) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Fine not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00; payment in lieu of prosecution $215.00. Street obstruction: No excavation, surface breaking, or construction/temporary activity likely to obstruct traffic without a Street Disturbance Permit. Sidewalk or boulevard use: No person shall use or operate a skateboard, roller blades or roller skates on any sidewalk."
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