Speed Limit Bylaw

Vulcan County, Alberta

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Bylaw 2022-033 Page 1 of 5 VULCAN COUNTY BYLAW 2022-033 Being a bylaw of Vulcan County in the Province of Alberta for the purpose of regulating and controlling the speed of motor vehicles within Vulcan County. WHEREAS Section 106(b) of the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6 (the "Act") provides that the maximum speed limit for a highway that is subject to the direction, control and management of a municipal district council shall be 80 kilometers per hour, unless another higher or lower speed limit is prescribed by the road authority pursuant to section 108(1)(b) of the Act; WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, and the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.T-6 and regulations made thereunder, provide that a municipality may enact bylaws for the provision of speed limits on highways and roads under their direction and control. NOW THEREFORE the Council of Vulcan County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw may be called the "Speed Limits Bylaw". 2. Definitions a) "CAO" means the individual appointed as Vulcan County's Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. b) "County" means Vulcan County. c) "Highway" has the same meaning as defined in the Act; d) "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. Bylaw 2022-033 Page 2 of 5 3. Speed Limits a) Except as provided in Section 3(c) or "Schedule A" of this Bylaw, the maximum rate of speed for a motor vehicle on a highway under the control of the County shall be: i. 80 kilometers per hour on a highway ii. 30 kilometers per hour on any portion of a highway identified as a school zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any day on which school is held b) Applicable Travel Control Devices shall be posted at appropriate locations at the discretion of the CAO. c) The CAO may direct the placement of temporary Traffic Control Devices along a portion of Highway for the purpose of setting temporary speed restrictions due to construction, emergency conditions or situations, maintenance, or a state of repair. d) Any request for a change to the designated rate of speed as outlined in Section 3(a) and "Schedule A" of this Bylaw shall be submitted in writing to Vulcan County Council for consideration. 4. Repeal The following bylaws are hereby repealed: Bylaw 2012-027, Bylaw 2005-003, Bylaw 2006-002, Bylaw 2016-015, Bylaw 2016-016, Bylaw 2017-029, Bylaw 2017-033, Bylaw 2018-021, Bylaw 2018-022, Bylaw 2020-017, Bylaw 2020-023, Bylaw 2021-031. 5. Effective Date This bylaw shall come into force on the date of final passing thereof. READ a first time on this 5th day of October, 2022. READ a second time on this 5th day of October, 2022. READ a third time and passed on this 2nd day of November, 2022. [original signed] ________________________________ Jason Schneider, Reeve [original signed] _________________________________ Nels Petersen, CAO Bylaw 2022-033 Page 3 of 5 Schedule "A" HAMLETS & SUBDIVISIONS Hamlet/Subdivision Rate of Speed Hamlet of Brant A maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr be established for all highways in the Hamlet of Brant. Hamlet of Ensign A maximum speed limit of 50km/hr be established for Railway Ave and Main St, and maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr for all other highways within. Hamlet of Kirkcaldy A maximum speed limit of 50km/hr be established for all highways in the Hamlet of Kirkcaldy. Hamlet of Mossleigh A maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr be established for all Highways in the Hamlet of Mossleigh. Hamlet of Shouldice A maximum speed limit of 50km/hr be established for Railway Ave, and maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr for all other highways within. Hamlet of Travers A maximum speed limit of 50km/hr be established for Railway Ave and maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr for Centre St. Hamlet of Queenstown A maximum speed limit of 50km/hr be established for Railway Ave, and maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr for all other highways within. Anderson Subdivision (Mossleigh) A maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr to be established for Township Road 204A to the northeast side of the Anderson Subdivision. Lake McGregor Landing - Kingfisher Avenue A maximum speed limit of 30 km/hr be established for a portion of Range Road 214 south of Township Road 170 and all of Kingfisher Avenue at Lake McGregor Landing. Armada A maximum speed limit of 50 km/hr be established for Range Road 210, between Township Roads 171 and 172, in the Hamlet of Armada. Sunset Marks A maximum speed limit of 50 km/hr be established for a portion of Range Road 214 from NW 33-17-21 W4 to NW 21- 17-21 W4. Bylaw 2022-033 Page 4 of 5 Schedule "A" RANGE ROADS (RGE RD) AND TOWNSHIP ROADS (TWP RD) Location Rate of Speed TWP RD 214 between RGE RD 260 and Highway 24 50 km/hr RGE RD 254 between NW 28-21-25 W4 and SE 32-21-25 W4 30 km/hr RGE RD 233 - for a portion of RGE RD 233, lying between the north quarter line of NE 28-16-23 W4 and the southern quarter line of NE 28-16-23 W4 50 km/hr TWP RD 205 - for a portion of TWP RD 205, at N 28-20-23 W4. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) be a maximum of 11, 794 kg. TWP RD 214 - for a portion of TWP RD 214, at NE 23-21-25 W4 for all commercial vehicles weighing over 11,794 kg. 50 km/hr RGE RD 251 - for a portion of RGE RD 251, at E 26-21-25 W4 for all commercial vehicles weighing over 11,794 kg. 50 km/hr RGE RD 251 - for a portion of RGE RD 251, south of Highway 24 for 700 meters. 30 km/hr RGE RD 254 - for a portion of RGE RD 254, south of Highway 547 for 500 meters. 50 km/hr RGE RD 234 between NE 5-14-23 W4 and SW 4- 14-23 W4. 50 km/hr RGE RD 243 - portion of RGE RD 243 at the low- level crossing at Little Bow River. 20 km/hr RGE RD 234 - portion of RGE RG 234 from both sides of the bridge on NW 4-14-23 W4. 50 km/hr RGE RD 203 - portion of RGE RD 203 at NE 9- 16-20 W4, adjacent to the residence. 60 km/hr TWP RD 162 - portion of TWP RD 162 on the NW 11-16-25 W4, adjacent to the residence. 60 km/hr RGE RD 244 - portion of RGE RD 244 along the W ½ 33-16-24 W4 (Hospital Road) 50 km/hr TWP RD 154 - portion of TWP RD 154 on the NE 24-15-20 W4 to SW 30-15-19 W4, adjacent to the residences. 60 km/hr TWP RD 160 - portion of TWP RD 160 on the SW 4-16-20 W4, adjacent to the residence. 50 km/hr RGE RD 182 - portion of RGE RD 182 on the SW 23-16-18 W4, adjacent to the residences. 50 km/hr Bylaw 2022-033 Page 5 of 5 Schedule "A" INDUSTRIAL PARKS Location Rate of Speed Vulcan County Industrial Park located on the NW 33-16-24 W4 50 km/hr