Traffic & streets — Sylvan Lake, Alberta

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

In the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, traffic & streets rules are set by Town of Sylvan Lake Traffic Safety Bylaw No. 1896-2024, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $50.00 and not more than $10,000.00. Default speed limit: forty (40) kilometres per hour. Street obstruction: No person shall place an electrical cord, hose, chain or other similar obstruction over or across any portion of a Highway.

Town of Sylvan Lake Traffic Safety Bylaw No. 1896-2024 adopted bylaw
default speed limit forty (40) kilometres per hour s. 79
reduced speed zones School Zone or Playground Zone: 30 kilometers per hour; School Zone between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on any day that school is held; Playground Zone between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. s. 81–83
street obstruction No person shall place an electrical cord, hose, chain or other similar obstruction over or across any portion of a Highway. s. 101
sidewalk or boulevard use No person shall stop or park a Vehicle on a Sidewalk or boulevard; bicycles may operate on a Sidewalk where not prohibited by Signs. s. 47(c), s. 69
fine range not less than $50.00 and not more than $10,000.00 s. 111
scout note

Default speed limit 40 km/h (30 km/h in school/playground zones weekdays 8am-5pm), 20 km/h for bicycles/skateboards on pathways, plus general traffic and parking control.

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