Traffic Bylaw 3707/2025

Red Deer, Alberta

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Bylaw 3707/2025 1 Bylaw 3707/2025 Being a bylaw of the City of Red Deer, in the Province of Alberta, to regulate traffic and the use of Highways, Sidewalks and public places within the City of Red Deer. WHEREAS pursuant to sections 13 and 14 of the Traffic Safety Act (the "Act"), a Council may pass bylaws with respect to Highways under its direction, control and management; WHEREAS, pursuant to section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting: (a) the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; (b) people, activities and things in, on or near a public place or place that is open to the public; (c) transport and transportation systems; and (d) the enforcement of bylaws. NOW THEREFORE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RED DEER ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Part 1 - Title and Definitions Short Title 1 This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Traffic Bylaw". 2 The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate the use of Highways under the direction, control and management of the City and the use of Highways, Sidewalks and public places within the City of Red Deer. Definitions 3 In this Bylaw the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Alignment Permit" means a permit issued by the City Manager that approves the location in which a person may install new equipment within a ROW; (b) "Alley" means a narrow Highway intended chiefly to give access to the rear of buildings and parcels of land; (c) "Boulevard" means that part of a Highway in an urban area that: (i) is not a Roadway; and (ii) is that part of the Sidewalk that is not especially adapted to the use of, or ordinarily used by, pedestrians. (d) "City" means the City of Red Deer municipal corporation; (e) "Commercial Vehicle" means a Vehicle operated on a Highway by or on behalf of a person for the purpose of providing transportation but does not include a private passenger vehicle; (f) "E-Scooter" means a Motor Vehicle that: Bylaw 3707/2025 2 (i) has a permit to operate granted by the province of Alberta; (ii) has steering handlebars; (iii) consists of a footboard mounted on two or three wheels; and (iv) while capable of being propelled by muscular power, may be propelled by one or more electric motors. (g) "Emergency Vehicle" means: (i) a Vehicle operated by the RCMP, a police service or a Peace Officer; (ii) a fire-fighting or other type of Vehicle operated by the fire protection service; (iii) an ambulance operated by a person or organization providing ambulance services; (iv) a Vehicle operated as a gas disconnection unit of a public utility; or (v) a Vehicle designated as an emergency response unit by the City Manager. (h) "Excavation Permit" means a permit issued by the City Manager that authorizes a person to break-up, disturb, alter or remove any surface of a ROW; (i) "Heavy Vehicle" means a Vehicle exceeding: (i) 2 axels; (ii) 12.5 metres in length; or (iii) 8,000 kilograms, actual or registered weight. but does not include a Recreation Vehicle; (j) "Highway" means any thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway, driveway, viaduct, lane, Alley, square, bridge, causeway, trestleway or other place or any part of any of them, whether publicly or privately owned, that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage or parking of Vehicles and includes: (i) a Sidewalk or Boulevard; (ii) if a ditch lies adjacent to and parallel with the Roadway, the ditch; and (iii) if a Highway Right-of-way is contained between fences or between a fence and one side of the Roadway, all the land between the fences, or all the land between the fence and the edge of the Roadway, as the case may be. (k) "Hoarding" means a protective fence erected around a construction site designed to contain construction activities and limit the escape of construction debris; (l) "Leisure Vehicle" means a bicycle, an electric bicycle, roller skates, in-line skates, a skateboard, a scooter, an E-Scooter, or other similar Vehicle; (m) "Loading Zone" means a portion of a Highway marked with a Traffic Control Device for parking Vehicles while actively loading and unloading; (n) "Motor Vehicle" has the same meaning as in the Act but does not include an E-Scooter, electric bicycle, or electric personal assistive mobility device; (o) "Municipal Tag" means a document alleging an offence issued pursuant to the authority of this Bylaw; Bylaw 3707/2025 3 (p) "Off-Highway Vehicle" has the same meaning as in the Act; (q) "Over-Dimensional Vehicle" means any Vehicle requiring an over-dimensional permit as defined in Alberta Regulation 315/2002 the Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation; (r) "park", where prohibited, means allowing a Vehicle to remain stationary in one place, except: (i) while actually engaged in loading or unloading; or (ii) when complying with a direction given by a Peace Officer or Traffic Control Device. (s) "Parking Zone" means the areas marked by a specified parking time restriction; (t) "Parking Subzone" means the identified sections within a Parking Zone on a Roadway or City block; (u) "Peace Officer" means a bylaw enforcement officer, community peace officer or a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; (v) "Permit" means written authorization from the City Manager allowing an activity that would otherwise contravene this Bylaw and includes terms and conditions that the permit holder is required to adhere to; (w) "Playground Zone" means that portion of a Highway identified as a Playground Zone by a Traffic Control Device; (x) "Public Passenger Vehicle" means a Commercial Vehicle used for transporting passengers; (y) "Recreation Vehicle" means: (i) a Motor Vehicle or Trailer designated, constructed, modified, or equipped as a permanent or temporary dwelling, living abode, or sleeping place; or (ii) any structure designated, constructed and equipped as a permanent or temporary dwelling or sleeping place and intended or capable of being loaded onto or carried upon a Motor Vehicle or Trailer, but does not include a truck tractor unit; (z) "Registrar" means the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services and includes any person who, on the directions of the registrar, is acting on behalf of the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services; (aa) "Residential Parking Program" means an approved area or areas within a residential neighborhood where residents require a Permit, allowing them an exemption from the posted time restriction; Bylaw 3707/2025 4 (bb) "Rights-of-way" or "ROW" means a Highway, road allowance, Roadway, Alley, Sidewalk, Boulevard or bridge that is under the jurisdiction of the City, excluding fee simple titled property; (cc) "RPP Zone" means a Residential Parking Program zone requiring a Permit to overstay the posted time restriction; (dd) "Roadway" means that part of a Highway intended for use by vehicular traffic; (ee) "Rules of Use" means regulations, terms or conditions governing the use of a public area or public transit Vehicle, as prescribed by the City Manager; (ff) "School Zone" means that portion of a Highway identified as a School Zone by a Traffic Control Device; (gg) "Short-Term Parking" means parking provided on a Highway or City parkade or parking lot, where payment is required on an hourly or daily basis; (hh) "Sidewalk" means that part of a Highway especially adapted to the use of, or ordinarily used by, pedestrians and that part of a Highway between: (i) the curb line; or (ii) where there is no curb line, the edge of the Roadway, and the adjacent property line, whether or not it is paved or improved. (ii) "Special Event" means an event for which a Special Event Permit is granted pursuant to the Special Events Permit Bylaw but does not include military or funeral processions; (jj) "stop" means: (i) when required, a complete cessation from vehicular movement; and (ii) when prohibited, any halting even momentarily of a Vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with a direction given by a Peace Officer or Traffic Control Device; (kk) "Traffic Control Device" means any sign, signal, marking or device placed, marked or erected under the authority of the Act for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic; (ll) "Trailer" means a Vehicle so designed that it: (i) may be attached to or drawn by a Motor Vehicle or tractor; and (ii) is intended to transport property or persons and includes any Vehicle defined by regulation as a trailer but does not include machinery or equipment solely used in the construction or maintenance of Highways; (mm) "Transit Terminal" means an area intended exclusively for use by public transit Vehicles to allow passengers to embark and disembark and for use by passengers awaiting rides on public transit; Bylaw 3707/2025 5 (nn) "Use of Streets Permit" means a permit issued by the City Manager authorizing a person to park, leave, stand, store or station any Vehicle, material, equipment, object, Hoarding or construction device of whatever nature on a portion of a ROW; (oo) "Vehicle" means a device in, on or by which a person or thing may be transported or drawn on a Highway and includes a combination of Vehicles but does not include a mobility aid; (pp) "Vehicle for Hire" means a Vehicle used or offered for the transportation of at least one passenger in return for compensation from any place within the City to a destination either within or outside of the City, pursuant to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw; and (qq) "Windrow" means the linear ridge or pile of snow left behind on a Highway after snow plowing equipment passes by. Part 2 - Vehicle Operation Traffic Control Devices 4 A person operating a Vehicle on a Highway must comply with direction from a Traffic Control Device. 5 No person other than a City employee, a Peace Officer, or an agent of the City performing the duties of that role, shall tear down, remove or interfere with any Traffic Control Device, barricade, flare or other thing placed in accordance with the Act or this Bylaw. Speed Limits 6 No Vehicle shall exceed the maximum speed indicated on a Traffic Control Device. 7 The maximum speed limit for all Vehicles on a Highway is 50 kilometers per hour unless otherwise indicated by a Traffic Control Device or as specifically set out in this Bylaw. 8 Except as otherwise indicated by a Traffic Control Device, the maximum speed limit for all Vehicles is: (a) 20 kilometers per hour in an Alley; (b) 30 kilometers per hour on a Highway within a School Zone between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm on a day when school is in session; and (c) 30 kilometers per hour on a Highway within a Playground Zone between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. 9 The City Manager is delegated the authority to prescribe maximum or minimum speed limits by the posting of Traffic Control Devices. Restricted Highway 10 A Highway, or portion of it, may be restricted to a particular class of Vehicle including, but not limited to: Bylaw 3707/2025 6 (a) buses; (b) school buses; (c) Vehicles for Hire; (d) bicycles; or (e) a combination of Vehicle classes. 11 When a Highway, or portion of it, is designated as restricted for use only by a particular class of Vehicle, a person must not operate a Vehicle of a class other than the particular class permitted on that Highway or portion of it. 12 Despite section 11, a Vehicle may cross a Highway restricted to another Vehicle class in order to enter or exit from it from an adjacent driveway or intersecting Highway. School Bus Lights 13 A person must not activate the flashing red lights or stop arms of a school bus on a Highway with curbs and gutters. Right Turning Bus 14 When a City transit bus is signaling a right-hand turn, whether the bus is in motion or stopped, a person operating a Vehicle on the Highway must not overtake or pass on the right-hand side of the bus. Tracked Vehicles 15 A person must not operate a Vehicle having metal spikes, lugs, cleats, skids, or bands projecting from the surface of the wheel, tire, or track, except for studded tires or tire chains, on a Highway. Road Bans 16 A person must not operate a Vehicle on a Highway that is subject to a road ban if the weight of the carrying axle or axle group of the Vehicle exceeds the specified percentage axle weight imposed by a Traffic Control Device. 17 Despite section 16, a Heavy Vehicle may operate on a Highway subject to a road ban if the Vehicle is authorized by a Heavy Vehicle Permit. Truck Routes 18 A person must not operate, park or stop a Heavy Vehicle on a Highway unless the Highway is designated as a truck route, or the operator is authorized by a Heavy Vehicle Permit. 19 Despite section 18, a Heavy Vehicle may travel, but not park or stop, on a Highway not designated as a truck route where the operator can show the Heavy Vehicle travelled the most direct and practical route between a location and the nearest truck route and is: (a) providing services to, delivering goods to, or collecting goods from a customer; (b) traveling to, or from, the business premises of the Heavy Vehicle owner; Bylaw 3707/2025 7 (c) moving a building from one location to another, for which all necessary Permits or approvals, under this Bylaw or other bylaws, have been issued by the City; (d) traveling to, or from, non-residential premises for the servicing or repair of the Heavy Vehicle; (e) removing a disabled Vehicle from a Highway not designated as a truck route; (f) traveling to, or from, a hotel or motel; (g) traveling to, or from, performing work on a Highway not designated as a truck route; or (h) a Public Passenger Vehicle. 20 When operating a Heavy Vehicle, a Heavy Vehicle Permit must be: (a) in the possession of the person operating the Heavy Vehicle; and (b) produced immediately to a Peace Officer on demand. Over-Dimensional Vehicles 21 A person must not park or stop an Over-Dimensional Vehicle, including any load carried on the Vehicle, on a Highway. 22 A person must not operate an Over-Dimensional Vehicle on a Highway unless authorized by an Over-Dimensional Vehicle Permit. 23 When operating an Over-Dimensional Vehicle, an Over-Dimensional Vehicle Permit must be: (a) in the possession of the person operating the Over-Dimensional Vehicle; and (b) produced immediately to a Peace Officer on demand. Weight Restrictions 24 A person must not operate a Vehicle: (a) on a bridge where such Vehicle, with or without a load, exceeds the weight designated by a Traffic Control Device at or near the bridge as the maximum load permitted on such bridge; or (b) on a Highway in an overloaded condition and contrary to the axle loadings as set out in the regulations under the Act. Height Restrictions 25 A person must not operate a Vehicle on a Highway under any structure identified as having a maximum height limit for clearance indicated by a Traffic Control Device if the maximum height of the Vehicle exceeds that limit. Off-Highway Vehicles 26 Other than a Peace Officer, City employee, or agent of the City performing employment obligations, a person must not operate an Off-Highway Vehicle on a Highway. Bylaw 3707/2025 8 Part 3 - Parking Prohibited Parking and Stopping 27 A person driving a Vehicle must not, unless: (a) required or permitted by the Act, the Use of Highways and Rules of the Road Regulation, this Bylaw, or by a Traffic Control device; (b) in compliance with a direction given by a Peace Officer; or (c) to avoid conflict with other traffic; stop or park a Vehicle at the following locations: (d) on a Sidewalk or Boulevard, or any part of a Sidewalk or Boulevard, except if the Vehicle is an E-Scooter; (e) on a crosswalk or any part of a crosswalk; (f) within an intersection other than immediately next to the curb in a "T" intersection; (g) at an intersection nearer than 5 metres to the projection of the curb or edge of the Roadway, except when the Vehicle is parked in a space where a Traffic Control Device indicates parking is permitted; (h) in the case of an approach to a stop sign or yield sign, within 5 metres from the stop sign or yield sign; (i) within 5 metres from any fire hydrant, or when the hydrant is not located at the curb, within 5 metres from the point on the curb nearest the hydrant; (j) within 1.5 metres from an access to a garage, private road or driveway or a Vehicle crossway over a Sidewalk; (k) within 5 metres from the near side of a marked crosswalk; (l) alongside or opposite any ROW excavation or obstruction when the stopping or parking would obstruct traffic; (m) on any bridge or on the approach to it; (n) at any place where a Traffic Control Device prohibits stopping or parking, during the times stopping or parking is so prohibited; (o) on the Roadway side of a Vehicle that is parked or stopped at the curb or edge of the Roadway; Bylaw 3707/2025 9 (p) at or near the site of any fire, accident or other emergency, if stopping or parking would obstruct traffic or hinder Emergency Vehicles or Peace Officers, firefighters, ambulance drivers or assistants or rescue officers or volunteers; (q) if a Highway is divided into 2 or more Roadways by a Boulevard, ditch or other physical barrier, on that portion of the Highway that is to the left of the yellow line except in an emergency situation where the Vehicle is disabled and it is not practicable to move the Vehicle to the far right side of the Highway; (r) in a manner that blocks, obstructs, hinders, or impedes the movement of traffic on the Highway; (s) at any area marked as a construction area by a Traffic Control Device, except when the person is performing employment obligations at that location; (t) at any area marked as a bus zone by a Traffic Control Device; (u) adjacent to, or impeding access from, a doorway intended as a fire or emergency exit from a building; (v) adjacent to, or impeding access from, an entrance to any fire station, police station, hospital, or other place where Emergency Vehicles require regular access; (w) at any area marked for use only by a particular class of Vehicle by a Traffic Control Device if the Vehicle is not a permitted class; (x) at any area marked as a fire lane by a Traffic Control Device; and (y) at any area marked as a Loading Zone by a Traffic Control Device, unless actively engaged in loading or unloading a Vehicle and adhering to the time limit specified by any Traffic Control Device. 28 A person must not allow a Vehicle to park: (a) in an Alley unless: (i) permitted by a Traffic Control Device; (ii) in the process of unloading or loading goods from a Vehicle, other than a passenger Vehicle, and for less than 30 minutes; (iii) in the process of unloading or loading goods from a passenger Vehicle and for less than 5 minutes; or (iv) within Terrace Park, in those areas where parking is permitted as illustrated in Schedule "A"; (b) in any location identified as being for the use of persons with disabilities unless the Vehicle: (i) displays a valid disabled parking placard or licence plate issued or recognized by the Registrar; and (ii) is being used for the transportation of a person with a disability; Bylaw 3707/2025 10 (c) on a Highway in excess of a time limit specified for the location by a Traffic Control Device; (d) on a Highway in any area identified as a Short-Term Parking stall when that stall is closed by a Traffic Control Device; or (e) obstructing passage on any Sidewalk, trail, bicycle path, or on a ramp or access designated to accommodate persons with mobility challenges; unless authorized by a Permit. 29 Section 28(c) does not apply on a statutory holiday, Saturday, Sunday, or such other day excepted by the City Manager. Weight Restrictions 30 A person must not park a Vehicle, or a Vehicle with a Trailer attached, weighing or registered with a gross Vehicle weight exceeding 4,500 kilograms, on a Highway in a location adjoining residential property except if it is a: (a) Recreation Vehicle; or (b) Commercial Vehicle with hazard warning lamps lit and in the process of loading or unloading goods. 31 Absent evidence to the contrary, a school bus is presumed to have a gross Vehicle weight exceeding 4,500 kilograms. Length and Trailer Restrictions 32 A person must not angle park, or load or unload any Vehicle exceeding 6 metres in length on a Highway, except at locations designated by the City Manager either by a Traffic Control Device or authorized by the City Manager in writing. 33 A person must not park a Vehicle exceeding 8 metres in length, or a truck tractor unit, with or without a semi-trailer or Trailer attached, on a Highway in front of, across from, or adjacent to residential property, unless the Vehicle is: (a) in the process of loading or unloading goods, and has its hazard lights on; (b) being temporarily used for construction, demolition, or landscaping and is only present during the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm; or (c) a Recreation Vehicle. 34 A person must not park an unattached Trailer on a Highway in front of, across from, or adjacent to residential property. Marked Stalls 35 A Vehicle parked in a parking stall marked by lines or otherwise on a Highway or in a City parking lot or parkade must be parked entirely within the markings. Bylaw 3707/2025 11 Parallel Parking 36 A person may only park a Vehicle: (a) with its sides parallel to the curb or edge of the Roadway, the wheels closest to a curb or edge of the Roadway are not more than 500 mm from that curb or edge, and the Vehicle is aligned with the direction of traffic flow authorized for the closest lane; or (b) that is a motorcycle, at an angle to the curb or edge of the Roadway, other than perpendicular, with a wheel of the motorcycle not more than 500 mm from the curb or edge of the Roadway, and the motorcycle is angled in the direction of travel authorized for the closest lane. Angle Parking 37 Despite section 36, when a Traffic Control Device indicates that angle parking is permitted or required, a person may only park a Vehicle, with the exception of a motorcycle, with one front wheel not more than 500 mm from the curb or edge of the Roadway, angled in the direction of travel authorized for the closest lane and, if there are no parking stall markings, with the Vehicle's sides at an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees to the curb or edge of the Roadway. Abandoned & Unattended Vehicles 38 A person must not leave a Vehicle on a Highway in one location more than 72 consecutive hours. 39 A person must not allow a Vehicle to be parked and left unattended on a Highway: (a) on a jack or a similar device; or (b) with one or more wheels removed or not touching the ground. Private Property with Public Access 40 A Vehicle must not be parked on privately owned property to which Vehicles driven by members of the public generally have access, unless the permission or authorization of the owner of the property or person having possession or control of the property has been given for such parking, if the property has been clearly identified as having restrictions on parking. 41 A Vehicle on privately owned property to which Vehicles driven by members of the public generally have access parked in contravention of any specific restrictions on parking identified for the location is presumed to be: (a) parked without the permission or authorization in section 42040; and (b) despite the contravention of section 40, is subject to any higher penalty for the particular contravention specified in this part. Private Property without Public Access 42 A Vehicle must not be parked on privately owned property to which Vehicles driven by members of the public generally do not have access, but on which the owner of the property or a person having possession or control of the property may park or otherwise keep the Vehicles, unless the permission or authorization of a party described above has been given for such parking. 43 A person, other than a lessee, must not park in a leased parking stall without the express permission of the lessor. Bylaw 3707/2025 12 City Property 44 A person must not operate or park a Vehicle on a Boulevard, utility right-of-way, or other City lands, except in a City parking lot or parkade, or where permitted by a Traffic Control Device. 45 A person must not park a Vehicle in a City parking lot or parkade for more than 48 consecutive hours. Short-Term Parking 46 When a person parks in Short-Term Parking: (a) payment is required for the time the Vehicle is present in a parking stall from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays; (b) the Vehicle must not exceed the time restriction for the applicable zone or Parking Subzone where the Vehicle is parked; and (c) the Vehicle must comply with the directions from any Traffic Control Device applicable to where the Vehicle is parked. Vehicles for Hire 47 A Vehicle for Hire: (a) may only be parked on a Highway while in the process of loading or unloading and for a maximum of 10 minutes; (b) may not park in any City parking lot or parkade to load or unload; and (c) must not exceed 6 metres in length when parking in an angled parking stall on a Highway. Recreation Vehicles 48 A person must not park an unattached Recreation Vehicle on a Highway in front of, across from, or adjacent to residential property. 49 When attached to a Motor Vehicle, a Trailer or Recreation Vehicle is deemed to be part of the Motor Vehicle. 50 In a residential area, a person must not park a Recreation Vehicle on a Highway immediately adjacent to, or directly in front of, a residence without the consent of the owner or occupant of that residence. 51 A Recreation Vehicle parked on a Highway must not be used for sleeping or living quarters. Snow Removal, Street Cleaning or Maintenance 52 When a moveable Traffic Control Device is placed by the City to suspend parking in an area: (a) the movable Traffic Control Device shall take precedence over any other Traffic Control Device in the event of a conflict; (b) a person is guilty of an offence who allows a Vehicle to park contrary to the moveable Traffic Control Device; and Bylaw 3707/2025 13 (c) where a person allows a Vehicle to park contrary to section 52(b), a person commits an additional offence if the Vehicle is parked in a place obstructing Highway maintenance, street- cleaning or snow-removal operations, such that the Vehicle must be removed before those operations can proceed. 53 It is a defense to a charge under section 52 if the person satisfies the court, on a balance of probabilities, that the movable Traffic Control Device was placed less than 12 hours before the Vehicle was parked in contravention of the Traffic Control Device. Towing During Snow Removal, Street Cleaning, or Maintenance 54 The City Manager may remove, or cause to be removed, a Vehicle parked in contravention of section 52 of this Bylaw and place the Vehicle on an adjacent Roadway or other area designated by the City Manager. Part 4 - Parking Permits Monthly Parking Permit 55 A person must not park a Vehicle in a City parking lot or parkade where a monthly parking Permit is required unless the Vehicle is authorized by a monthly parking Permit. 56 When a person with a monthly parking Permit parks a Vehicle in a City parking lot or parkade, the person must comply with the directions from any Traffic Control Device erected at the entrance or within the boundaries of the parking lot. Residential Parking Program 57 A person must not park a Vehicle in a RPP Zone for any period of time exceeding the time limit so designated, other than a Vehicle authorized by a Permit under the Residential Parking Program. Courier Service Permit 58 A Vehicle used for courier service may park in a parking stall on a Highway where payment is required on an hourly or daily basis provided that the Vehicle: (a) is authorized by a courier service Permit; and (b) is parked in the stall no longer than 15 minutes per stop. Compliance with Permit 59 A person must not park a Vehicle in violation of the terms and conditions of any applicable Permit. Part 5 - Sidewalks and Boulevards Motor Vehicles on Sidewalks 60 A person must not operate or park a Motor Vehicle on any Sidewalk, trail, pedestrian overpass, bicycle path, or public lands owned by the City. Leisure Vehicles 61 A person must not operate or park a Leisure Vehicle: (a) on a Sidewalk where prohibited by a Traffic Control Device; or Bylaw 3707/2025 14 (b) in any Transit Terminal or City parkade. 62 A person operating a Leisure Vehicle on a Highway must: (a) yield the right of way to slower moving people; (b) alert anyone about to be overtaken by sounding a bell or calling out a reasonable amount of time before overtaking; (c) use reasonable care when overtaking another person; and (d) travel under control and at a reasonable rate of speed given the nature, condition and use of the Highway, including consideration for other persons using the area being traveled. 63 A person must not operate an E-Scooter on a Highway, except on a: (a) designated bicycle lane; (b) Sidewalk; (c) trail; (d) bicycle path; (e) Boulevard; (f) crosswalk; (g) pedestrian overpass; or (h) Alley. 64 A person operating an E-Scooter must not use the E-Scooter to carry a passenger. 65 A person less than 16 years old must not operate an E-Scooter. Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks 66 A person must clear snow, slush, or ice from a Sidewalk adjacent to property the person owns or occupies within 48 hours of when it is deposited or formed. Lights and Signs 67 A person must not place a light, sign, or any object emitting or reflecting light that may distract or interfere with the vision of a person operating a Vehicle on a Highway. 68 A person must not place a sign of any type on a Highway unless authorized by a Permit. 69 For the purpose of section 67 and 68, a person referred to on a sign, whether directly or indirectly, is presumed to have placed the sign or caused or permitted the sign to be placed. Bylaw 3707/2025 15 70 Despite section 68, signs advertising a garage sale do not require a Permit if: (a) placed no more than 48 hours prior to the start of the garage sale; (b) removed within 24 hours after the conclusion of the garage sale; and (c) placed for no more than 72 consecutive hours. 71 A person must not place a sign on a Highway: (a) obstructing, or attached to, a Traffic Control Device; (b) with a position, shape, colour, format, or illumination similar to a Traffic Control Device; (c) presenting a hazard, obstructing, or posing danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic; (d) attached to or within 2 metres of a fire hydrant; (e) that is lit or electrified; (f) that is inflatable; (g) supported by string, rope, metal guidewire or similar device to add stability to the freestanding structure; (h) attached to or obstructing any traffic signal pole or street light; (i) attached to any City transit sign, sign pole, or structure; or (j) causing or posing a risk of damage to City property. Loading and Unloading Goods 72 A person must not load or unload goods across a Sidewalk or Boulevard where other loading and unloading facilities exist on the property. Private Property Obstructions 73 A person must not allow any tree, hedge, shrub, fence, or structure on property that the person owns or occupies to: (a) obstruct a Traffic Control Device; (b) obstruct a Boulevard adjacent to the property; (c) interfere with any tree on a Boulevard adjacent to the property; (d) interfere with any public utility; or (e) impair the visibility required for safe traffic flow at any intersection adjacent to the property. Bylaw 3707/2025 16 74 A person must not allow any trees, hedges, or shrubs growing on property the person owns or occupies to have any branches that project: (a) over a Sidewalk or trail at an elevation of less than 2.25 metres; or (b) over a Roadway, including an Alley, at an elevation of less than 4.12 metres. Boulevard Modifications 75 A person must not do the following on a Boulevard without written authorization from the City Manager: (a) remove, damage or plant any tree, hedge, shrub or other plant; (b) prune, cut, repair, or perform any other work on any tree, hedge, shrub or other plant; (c) place a surface, other than grass, except on a driveway or Sidewalk; (d) modify the construction of the Boulevard; or (e) move any house or other building across the Boulevard. Part 6 - Activities on Highways Obstruction 76 A person must not stand or be in any other position on a Highway so as to obstruct the entrance to a building or to obstruct pedestrians or Vehicles using the Highway. Hitch Hiking 77 A person must not hitchhike, stand on, or walk along a Highway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of a Vehicle. Hitching a Ride 78 A person must not be pulled by a Motor Vehicle while on a sled, toboggan, skateboard, skis, or other conveyance. Prohibited Crossings 79 A person must not cross a Highway where prohibited by a Traffic Control Device. Windrow Removal 80 A person must not remove Windrows from Highways using a motorized Vehicle without a windrow removal Permit. 81 Except when deposited at a provincially approved snow-collection site, snow collected during: (a) Windrow removal from a Highway must not be deposited on City property; and (b) parking lot plowing must not result in snow being deposited on City property or a Highway. Bylaw 3707/2025 17 Street Vending 82 A person must not sell, or display for sale, any goods or services on a Highway without a Use of Streets Permit. Special Events 83 A person must not organize, hold, or participate in any Special Event, including parades, on a Highway unless authorized to do so by a Special Events Permit. Funeral Procession 84 A person driving a Vehicle in a funeral procession, other than the lead Vehicle, may, during daytime hours, drive the Vehicle into an intersection without stopping if: (a) the Vehicle's headlamps and hazard warning lamps are alight; (b) the Vehicle is travelling immediately behind the Vehicle in front of it in the funeral procession so as to form a continuous line of traffic; (c) the lead Vehicle in the funeral procession is showing a purple flashing light; and (d) the passage into the intersection can be made in safety. Highway Damage 85 A person must not operate a Heavy Vehicle on or across any Sidewalk, except at a curb cut or approved crossing, without first planking the Sidewalk to ensure the Sidewalk is not damaged. Vehicle Access 86 No person shall construct or otherwise allow for Vehicle access to a parcel of land, such as a driveway or parking pad, from a Highway without a driveway crossing Permit. Dangerous Goods 87 A person must not dump or spill any dangerous goods for which placards are required by the Alberta Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act, on any City lands or Highway. Right of Way 88 A person must not occupy or otherwise use or build or place any permanent structure, or any portion of it, on a Highway without authorization form the City Manager. Use of Streets Permit 89 A person must not: (a) erect, any Hoarding on a ROW; (b) place any snow, slush, ice, dirt, mud, oil, gravel, grass, leaves or other materials on a ROW; (c) use Vehicles, materials, equipment or other objects that obstruct a ROW; (d) carry out any construction activities on a ROW; or Bylaw 3707/2025 18 (e) use any equipment, such as a crane, or conduct work on or over a ROW, without a Use of Streets Permit. 90 Despite section 89, a person may place snow from the immediate adjacent Sidewalk on a ROW if the snow is deposited in a manner that does not impede pedestrian or Vehicle mobility or traffic flow. 91 A person must not leave any equipment, materials, or obstructions on a Highway after the expiry of a Use of Streets Permit. Alignment Permit 92 A person must not install new electrical, gas, or communication equipment in a ROW without an Alignment Permit. Excavation Permit 93 A person must not break-up, disturb, alter, or remove any surface of a ROW or the construction of any Highway without an Excavation Permit. Part 7 - City Transit Terminal & Parkades Loitering Within a Transit Terminal 94 A person must not enter or be present in a Transit Terminal or City parkade outside its normal operating hours, other than Peace Officers, emergency personnel, municipal employees, or contractors with the express permission of the City Manager. Walking Within a Transit Terminal 95 A person not in a Motor Vehicle, must not be present in a Transit Terminal or City parkade area restricted to Motor Vehicles by a Traffic Control Device, unless the person is a Peace Officer, emergency personnel, a municipal employee, or a contractor with the express permission of the City Manager. Animals Within a Transit Terminal 96 A person must not bring an animal into a Transit Terminal or City parkade, unless the animal is a registered medical service animal, a police service animal, or another animal specifically authorized by the City Manager. Vehicles Within a Transit Terminal 97 A person must not operate a Vehicle in a Transit Terminal or other property where the operation of Vehicles is restricted to City transit bus use only. Rules of Use 98 A person in a City transit bus, Transit Terminal, or City parkade must observe and obey any applicable Rules of Use. 99 A Peace Officer, transit operator, or other person in charge of a City transit bus, Transit Terminal, or City parkade may evict a person breaching the Rules of Use. Bylaw 3707/2025 19 Part 8 - Exemptions 100 Despite any other provision in this Bylaw: (a) Emergency Vehicles; (b) service Vehicles of public utilities including telecommunications, electric systems, and natural gas systems engaged in repair, maintenance, or inspection of the utility in emergency situations; (c) Vehicles engaged in Highway repair, maintenance, or inspection; or (d) towing service Vehicles; may operate, park, or stop on a Highway. Part 9 - Enforcement Offence 101 A person who contravenes this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to: (a) a penalty in the amount specified in Schedule "B" or twice that amount for a second or subsequent offence within a 12-month time period; or (b) when a penalty is not specified under this bylaw, a person who is guilty of an offence is liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00, and in default of payment of the fine, to imprisonment for up to six months. Vicarious Liability 102 For the purposes of this Bylaw, an act or omission by an employee or agent of a person is deemed also to be an act or omission of the person if the act or omission occurred in the course of the employee's employment with the person, or in the course of the agent's exercising the powers or performing the duties on behalf of the person. Corporations 103 When a corporation commits an offence under this Bylaw, every principal, director of the corporation who authorized the act or omission that constitutes the offence or assented to or acquiesced or participated in the act or omission that constitutes the offence is guilty of the offence whether or not the corporation has been prosecuted for the offence. Continuing Offence 104 In the case of an offence that is of a continuing nature, each day or part of a day on which it continues constitutes a separate offence. Municipal Tag 105 A Municipal Tag may be issued to any person where there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe the person contravened a provision of this Bylaw. 106 If a Municipal Tag is issued in respect of an offence, the Municipal Tag must specify: Bylaw 3707/2025 20 (a) the name of the person or the Vehicle's license plate number; (b) the offence; (c) the fine amount; (d) that the fine amount must be paid within 10 days of the issuance of the Municipal Tag; and (e) any other information as may be required. 107 Where a Municipal Tag is issued in respect of an offence, the person to whom the Municipal Tag is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay the fine specified within the time period indicated on the Municipal Tag. 108 With the exception of section 52(c), where a Municipal Tag is issued for an offence listed in Part 3 or Part 4 of this Bylaw, the penalty may be reduced by $35.00 if paid to the City of Red Deer within 10 days of the date the Municipal Tag was issued, and payment of the reduced amount will be accepted by the City in full satisfaction of the Municipal Tag. Violation Ticket 109 If a Municipal Tag is issued and the specified fine is not paid within the prescribed time, a violation ticket may be issued pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act. 110 Despite section 109, a violation ticket may be immediately issued to a person where there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe the person contravened a provision of this Bylaw. 111 If a violation ticket is issued in respect of an offence, the violation ticket may: (a) impose the specified penalty established by this Bylaw for the offence and permit a person to make a voluntary payment; or (b) require a person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment. 112 A person who commits an offence and who wishes to plead guilty may: (a) if a violation ticket has been issued in respect of the offence; and (b) if the violation ticket includes a specified penalty as established by this Bylaw for the offence; plead guilty to the offence by making a voluntary payment by submitting to a Clerk of the Provincial Court, on or before the initial appearance date indicated on the violation ticket, the specified penalty set out on the violation ticket. 113 When a violation ticket is issued for parking in a time-limited stall, if a Vehicle exceeds the time limit for a second or subsequent time, a further offence is deemed to occur and a second or subsequent violation ticket may be issued. Service 114 A Municipal Tag may be served: Bylaw 3707/2025 21 (a) personally; (b) by attaching it to the Vehicle in respect of which an offence is alleged to have been committed; or (c) by mail to the address of the registered owner of the Vehicle. Refusing to Stop for Peace Officer 115 An operator of a Vehicle who, when directed by a Peace Officer, fails or refuses to stop: (a) and permit the Vehicle to be inspected; (b) and permit the weighing of a Vehicle; or (c) the Vehicle in a suitable place designated by a Peace Officer pending removal of excess weight, is guilty of an offence. Obstruction 116 No person shall obstruct or hinder a Peace Officer in the exercise or performance of their duties or powers pursuant to this Bylaw or other applicable legislation. Owner Liable 117 Except for offenses where the driver is identified during a traffic stop, the owner of a Vehicle, including the registered owner of that Vehicle, involved in an offence under this Bylaw is deemed to be guilty of that offence. 118 Sections 117 and 102 do not apply if the owner of the Vehicle satisfies the court that at the time that the Vehicle was involved in the offence: (a) in the case of a Vehicle that was in motion: (i) the owner of the Vehicle was not driving the Vehicle; and (ii) no other person was driving the Vehicle with the owner's expressed or implied consent; and (b) in the case of a Vehicle that was parked: (i) the owner did not park the Vehicle; and (ii) no other person parked the Vehicle with the owner's expressed or implied consent. 119 The owner of an E-Scooter, including any person issued a business licence for E-Scooter operations connected to the E-Scooter, involved in an offence under this Bylaw is deemed to be the person responsible for the offence, except where the owner satisfies the court, at the time that the E-Scooter was involved in the offence, it was not operated or parked with the owner's express or implied consent. Certified Copy of Record 120 A copy of a record of the City, certified by the City Manager as a true copy of the original, shall be admitted in evidence as prima facie proof of the facts stated in the record without proof of the appointment or signature of the person who signed the certificate. Bylaw 3707/2025 22 Bills of Lading 121 A person must, when requested by a Peace Officer, produce for inspection the bills of lading showing the origin and destination of the trip and the description of the load. Permits 122 Any person who: (a) fails to obtain a Permit as required under this Bylaw; or (b) contravenes a condition of any Permit issued under this Bylaw; is guilty of an offence. 123 A person must not make any false or misleading statement or provide any false or misleading information to obtain a Permit. 124 Where a Permit is required under this Bylaw, the Permit must be valid and subsiding to authorize the activity that would otherwise contravene this bylaw. 125 A Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw expires at the end of the time specified in the Permit. 126 The City Manager may revoke a Permit issued under this Bylaw if: (a) false or misleading information was provided to obtain it; (b) the Permit holder breaches or fails to comply with any regulation, term or condition forming part of the Permit; (c) the Permit holder fails to pay to the City any costs payable under this Bylaw; or (d) when it is in the public interest. Removal and Impound of Vehicles 127 If a Peace Officer: (a) forms the opinion, on reasonable and probable grounds, that a Vehicle is parked in contravention of this Bylaw; or (b) forms the opinion that emergency conditions require the removal of a Vehicle from a Highway, the Peace Officer may remove the Vehicle to a place of impoundment designated for that purpose by the City Manager and the Vehicle shall remain there until it is claimed by the owner or the owner's agent. 128 No Vehicle removed or impounded under section 127 of this Bylaw will be released to its owner or an agent until the towing and impound fees charged by the impound lot are paid. Bylaw 3707/2025 23 Tire Marking 129 To determine the time which a Vehicle has been parked in a location where parking is restricted to a specific time, a Peace Officer may place an erasable chalk mark on the tread face of the tire of the parked Vehicle without such Peace Officer or the City incurring any liability for so doing. 130 No person shall remove an erasable chalk mark placed under section 129129 while the Vehicle remains parked in the location where it was marked. Part 10 - General Fees 131 The fees payable pursuant to this Bylaw are set out in Schedule "C". 132 The City Manager may adjust the fees marked with an asterisk (*) in Schedule "C" on January 1 of each year by the change in the Alberta average consumer price index. 133 If any activity that requires a Permit is commenced prior to a Permit being issued under this Bylaw, the fees payable for the Permit are double the Permit fees set out in Schedule "C". Authority of City Manager 134 Without restricting any other power, duty or function granted by this Bylaw the City Manager may: (a) restrict a Highway, or portion of it, to a particular class of Vehicle; (b) establish forms for the purposes of this Bylaw; (c) establish the information required to be included with an application for a Permit or written authorization; (d) issue Permits or other written authorization with such terms and conditions the City Manager determines are reasonably required, including that the applicant enter into an agreement with the City including but not limited to a license to occupy agreement, a Hoarding agreement, an indemnity agreement, or an encroachment agreement, if deemed necessary; (e) in addition to what is specified in this Bylaw, establish other reasonable criteria to be met for a Permit; (f) refuse to issue a Permit or other written authorization provided that the reasons for the refusal are provided to the applicant; (g) designate Highways as truck routes; (h) establish the days and times of operation for Short-Term Parking stalls and monthly parking Permits; (i) establish, modify, or remove RPP Zones; (j) designate any portion of a Highway as a Short-Term Parking stall and prescribe payment requirements and other restrictions for Vehicles parked in such stalls; Bylaw 3707/2025 24 (k) designate periods of time when a suspension of parking in an area is in effect; (l) designate certain parking locations for the exclusive use of persons with disabilities; (m) designate crosswalks upon any Highway and cause them to be marked; (n) designate where Traffic Control Devices are to be erected; (o) designate an intersection or place on a Highway as a place at which no left-hand turn or no right-hand turn or both shall be made; (p) designate an intersection or place on a Highway as a place at which only a left-hand turn or a right-hand turn shall be made; (q) restrict the speed of Vehicles; (r) prescribe maximum speed limits in respect of any part of a Highway under construction or repair, or in a state of disrepair, by posting Traffic Control Devices applicable to all Vehicles or to any class or classes or Vehicles travelling over that part of the Highway; (s) designate any intersection or place on a Highway as a place where u-turns are prohibited; (t) designate any Highway or portion of it for one-way traffic; (u) designate any Roadway as one to be divided into traffic lanes of such number as the City Manager deems appropriate; (v) designate School Zones and Playground Zones; (w) designate any Highway or portion of it as public or Commercial Vehicle loading and unloading spaces for such time limits as appropriate; (x) designate transit bus zones and school bus loading or unloading zones; (y) designate portions of any Highway as no parking or restricted parking; (z) prohibit parking at any Short-Term Parking stall or monthly parking stall; (aa) designate angle parking on any Highway or portion of it; (bb) designate maximum loads for any bridge; (cc) designate parking stalls on land owned by the City for the exclusive use of persons with disabilities and shall cause any such parking stall to be marked with a Traffic Control Device; (dd) prohibit or restrict the movement of Vehicles from a private driveway onto a Highway or from a Highway onto a private driveway where such prohibition or restriction is in the public interest for the regulation of traffic; Bylaw 3707/2025 25 (ee) close any existing median or divider on a Highway; (ff) designate portions of any Highway where the use of Leisure Vehicles is prohibited; (gg) impose road bans restricting the maximum weight allowed on any Highway based on a percentage of axel carrying allowance, and designate the period of time road bans are in effect; (hh) designate portions of any Highway where a school bus is permitted to use flashing lights or a stop arm; (ii) establish Rules of Use for City buses, Transit Terminals, and City parking lots and parkades; (jj) temporarily close any Highway, in whole or in part, for the purpose of construction, rehabilitation, repairs, maintenance, parades, processions, Special Events, emergencies or other valid reason the City Manager deems advisable; (kk) waive or refund any or all of a fee set out in this Bylaw; and (ll) delegate any powers, duties or functions under this Bylaw to an employee of the City. Severability 135 The invalidity of any provision of this Bylaw does not affect the validity of the remainder. Part 11 - Transitional Provisions 136 Traffic Bylaw 3701/2023 is hereby repealed. 137 Despite the repeal of Bylaw 3701/2023, the provisions of Bylaw 3701/2023 and Bylaw 3186/97 remain in full force and effect for the purposes of any traffic tags, offence tickets, or prosecutions pending or entered for contravention of Bylaw 3701/2023 or Bylaw 3186/97 prior to third reading of this Bylaw. 138 Any permits issued pursuant to Bylaw 3161/96, Bylaw 3186/97 and Bylaw 3701/2023 shall for all purposes be deemed to be issued by the City Manager under this Bylaw and remain in full force and effect, unless expired by their terms. READ A FIRST TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL this 13th day of January, 2025. READ A SECOND TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL this 27th day of January, 2025. READ A THIRD TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL this 27th day of January, 2025. AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK this 27th day of January, 2025. "Mayor Ken Johnston" "Jessica Robinson" MAYOR CITY CLERK Bylaw 3707/2025 26 SCHEDULE "A" TERRACE PARK MAP "MAP" Bylaw 3707/2025 27 SCHEDULE "B" SPECIFIED PENALTIES FOR OFFENCES Section Title of Offence Specified Penalty Part 2 - Vehicle Operation 4 Not complying with a Traffic Control Device $250.00 5 Tearing down, removing, or interfering with a Traffic Control Device $250.00 11 Operating a Vehicle on a Highway restricted for particular class of Vehicle $175.00 14 Overtake City transit bus on right-hand side on a Highway $250.00 15 Operating a Vehicle with metal spikes, lugs, cleats, skids or bands without a permit $500.00 16 Operating a Vehicle exceeding the specified percentage axle weight imposed by a road ban sign $500.00 18 Heavy Vehicle operating or parking off designated truck route $500.00 21 Parking or stopping an Over-Dimensional Vehicle on a Highway without a Permit $500.00 22 Operating an Over-Dimensional Vehicle on a Highway without a Permit $500.00 24(a) Operating a Vehicle on a bridge that exceeds the maximum designated weight $1,000.00 24(b) Operating a Vehicle in an overloaded condition $500.00 25 Operating a Vehicle under a structure that exceeds the maximum height limit $1,000.00 26 Operating an Off-Highway Vehicle on a Highway $250.00 Part 3 - Parking 27 Parking and stopping: 27(d) on a Sidewalk or Boulevard $90.00 27(e) on a crosswalk $90.00 27(f) within an intersection other than immediately next to the curb in a "T" intersection $90.00 27(g) at an intersection nearer than 5m to the projection of the corner property line $90.00 27(h) within 5m of a stop sign or yield sign $90.00 27(i) within 5m of a fire hydrant $100.00 27(j) within 1.5m of an access to a garage, private road, or driveway $90.00 27(k) within 5m of the near side of a marked crosswalk $90.00 27(l) alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction $90.00 27(m) on any bridge or on the approach to it $250.00 27(n) where prohibited by a Traffic Control Device $90.00 27(o) beside a parked or stopped Vehicle $90.00 27(p) at or near the site of any fire, accident or other emergency $90.00 27(q) if a Highway is divided into 2 or more Roadways, on that portion of the Highway to the left of the yellow line $90.00 27(r) in a manner that blocks, obstructs, hinders, or impedes the movement of traffic on the Highway $150.00 27(s) at any area marked as a construction area $90.00 27(t) in a marked bus zone $90.00 27(u) adjacent to, or impeding access from, a doorway intended as a fire or emergency exit from a building $250.00 27(v) adjacent to, or impeding access from, an entrance to any firehall or ambulance entranceway $250.00 Bylaw 3707/2025 28 Section Title of Offence Specified Penalty 27(w) in an area marked for use by a particular class of Vehicle $70.00 27(x) in a Fire Lane $250.00 27(y) in a Loading Zone $90.00 2828 Parking: 28(a) in an Alley $90.00 28(b) in a spot for persons with disabilities $210.00 28(c) longer than the designated time Parking longer than designated time - subsequent offence $65.00 $70.00 28(d) in a closed Short-Term parking stall $100.00 28(e) to obstruct a Sidewalk, trail, bicycle path, or access designated for persons with mobility challenges $90.00 30 Parking a Vehicle exceeding 4,500kg adjoining a residential property $100.00 32 Angle parking, or loading or unloading any Vehicle exceeding 6m in length on a Highway $100.00 33 Parking a Vehicle exceeding 8m in length in a residential area $210.00 34 Parking an unattached Trailer in a residential area $100.00 35 Parking outside the lines of a marked stall $65.00 36 Improper parallel parking $90.00 37 Improper angle parking $90.00 38 Parking for more than 72 hours $90.00 39(a) Vehicle on a jack or similar device, left unattended on a Highway $90.00 39(b) Vehicle parked with one or more wheels removed, left unattended on a Highway $90.00 40 Parking on privately owned property to which Vehicles driven by members of the public generally have access $90.00 42 Parking on privately owned property to which Vehicles driven by members of the public generally do not have access $65.00 43 Parking in a leased stall $90.00 45 Parking in a City parking lot or parkade for more than 48 hours $90.00 46(a) Parking without an active parking session $65.00 46(b) Exceeding posted time restriction of zone or subzone $65.00 46(c) Parking in Short-Term Parking contrary to Traffic Control Device $65.00 47(a) Vehicle for Hire parked in an area not designated for the use, or exceeding 10-minute time limit $70.00 47(b) Vehicle for Hire loading or unloading in a City parking lot or parkade $70.00 47(c) Vehicle for Hire exceeding 6m in an angled parking stall $70.00 48 Parking unattached Recreation Vehicle on Highway in a residential area $90.00 50 Parking Recreational Vehicle without consent $150.00 51 Using Recreation Vehicle on Highway for sleeping or living quarters $325.00 52(b) Vehicle parked during snow removal, street cleaning, or maintenance $65.00 52(c) Vehicle removed during snow removal, street cleaning, or maintenance $70.00 Part 4 - Parking Permits 55 Parking in a City parking lot or parkade where a monthly parking Permit is required $65.00 56 Monthly parking Permit holder parked contrary to Traffic Control Device $65.00 57 Exceeding allowable time for parking in a RPP Zone without a Permit $65.00 58 Courier service parking on Highway $65.00 Bylaw 3707/2025 29 Section Title of Offence Specified Penalty Part 5 - Sidewalks and Boulevards 60 Operating or parking a Motor Vehicle on a Sidewalk, trail, pedestrian overpass, or bicycle path $100.00 61(a) Operating a Leisure Vehicle where prohibited $50.00 61(b) Operating a Leisure Vehicle in a Transit Terminal or parkade $100.00 62 Operating a Leisure Vehicle: 62(a) Not yielding the right-of-way to slower moving people $65.00 62(b) Not sounding bell or calling out when overtaking $65.00 62(c) Without due care or attention $65.00 62(d) Travel under control and at a reasonable rate of speed $65.00 63 Operating an E-Scooter where prohibited $65.00 64 Operating an E-Scooter with a passenger $100.00 65 Operating an E-Scooter under 16 years old $65.00 66 Failure to clear snow or ice from a Sidewalk $50.00 67 Causing a distraction by light or object $100.00 68 Placing a sign on a Highway without authorization $250.00 70(a) Placing a garage sale sign more than 48 hours prior to the start of the garage sale $50.00 70(b) Not removing a garage sale sign prior to 24 hours after the conclusion of the garage sale $50.00 70(c) Placing a garage sale sign for more than 72 consecutive hours $50.00 71 Placing a sign on a Highway $250.00 73 Allowing a tree, hedge, shrub, fence or other structure on private property to: 73(a) obstruct a Traffic Control Device $250.00 73(b) obstruct an adjacent Boulevard $50.00 73(c) interfere with any tree on a Boulevard adjacent to the property $50.00 73(d) interfere with a public utility $50.00 73(e) impair visibility required for safe traffic flow $250.00 74(a) branch projecting over Sidewalk or trail $50.00 74(b) branch projecting over Roadway, including Alley $50.00 Part 6 - Activities on Highways 76 Obstructing a building entrance or Vehicle or pedestrian traffic $50.00 77 Hitch hiking $50.00 78 Being pulled by a Motor Vehicle $50.00 79 Crossing Highway where prohibited by a Traffic Control Device $50.00 80 Removing a snow Windrow using a motorized Vehicle without a Permit $250.00 81 Depositing snow on City property not designated as a snow-collection site $250.00 82 Selling or displaying goods or services on a Highway without a Permit $60.00 Part 7 - City Transit Terminal & Parkades 94 Entering or loitering in a Transit Terminal or parkade after hours $100.00 95 Being present in a part of a Transit Terminal or parkade restricted to Motor Vehicles $250.00 96 Bringing an animal into a Transit Terminal $100.00 97 Operating a Vehicle in an area restricted to City transit buses $200.00 98 Failure to obey Transit Terminal or parkade Rules of Use $200.00 Bylaw 3707/2025 30 SCHEDULE "C" FEES AND CHARGES Description of Fee Fee Amount Monthly Parking Permits P1 Monthly Parking Permit $70.00 P2 Monthly Parking Permit $70.00 P3 Monthly Parking Permit $80.00 P6 Monthly Parking Permit $65.00 P7 Monthly Parking Permit $70.00 P8 Monthly Parking Permit $75.00 P9 Monthly Parking Permit $70.00 P10 Monthly Parking Permit $55.00 P12 Monthly Parking Permit $75.0 P13 Monthly Parking Permit $75.00 Sorensen Station Parkade Monthly Parking Permit $110.0 Short-Term Parking - On-Street Parking (per hour) 2-hour Zone $1.75 4-hour Zone $1.25 8-hour Zone $1.00 30-minute Zone $2.00 Short-Term Parking - Daily Parking in City Lots (per hour) P1 $1.15 P2 $1.15 P4 $1.60 P7 $0.80 P8 $1.25 P9 $0.80 Sorensen Station Parkade $1.00 Yearly Parking Permits RPP Zone Permit $21.00 Courier Services Permit $21.00 General Permits Alignment Permit Fees specific to agreement with City No agreement with the City - set by the City Manager based on the actual cost of providing the service Driveway Crossing Permit *$150.00 Bylaw 3707/2025 31 Description of Fee Fee Amount Excavation Permit Fees specific to agreement with City No agreement with the City - *$205.00 Heavy Vehicle Permit $0.00 Over-Dimensional Vehicle Permit $0.00 Windrow Removal Permit *51.90 Use of Streets Permits Stall Parking Daily Rate 30 Minute Zone $17.00 Stall Parking Daily Rate 2 Hour Zone $14.88 Stall Parking Daily Rate 4 Hour Zone $10.63 Stall Parking Daily Rate 8 Hour Zone $8.50 Stall Parking Service Charge (per application) *$17.23 Daily Closure (up to 30 days) Roadway/Sidewalk *$51.90 Monthly Closure (30 days or more) - Full Roadway per lineal meter *$15.57 Monthly Closure (30 days or more) - Partial Roadway per lineal meter *$7.79 Monthly Closure (30 days or more) - Sidewalk per lineal meter *$3.63 * Fees may be increased on January 1 of each year by the change in the Alberta average consumer price index.