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BYLAW NO. 1893-17
(Consolidated Office Version - Updated June 12, 2023)
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA FOR
THE REGULATION OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND THOROUGHFARES IN THE
CITY OF WETASKIWIN
WHEREAS the Traffic Safety Act authorizes a municipality to regulate and control vehicle, animal
and pedestrian traffic as well as parking on streets and property within the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, allows a municipality to pass Bylaws as well as
delegate authority with respect to streets under its direction, control and management;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of Wetaskiwin in the Province of Alberta
hereby enacts a Bylaw to regulate Vehicle, Animal and Pedestrian Traffic in the City of Wetaskiwin
as follows:
This Bylaw may be cited as the City of Wetaskiwin "Traffic Bylaw"
1.
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Bylaw, all definitions and interpretations of the Traffic Safety Act and
all subsequent regulations shall apply, unless otherwise defined in this Bylaw, as follows:
A.
"Alley" means a Roadway which primarily serves to provide access to the rear
of buildings and parcels of land.
B.
"Bicycle" means a cycle propelled by human power on which a person can ride,
regardless of the number of wheels it has, and includes a vehicle that:
I.
may be propelled by muscular or mechanical power;
II.
is fitted with pedals that are continually operated to propel it;
III.
weights no more than 35 kilograms;
IV.
has a motor that produces not more than 750 watts and that is driven by
electricity or has an engine displacement of not more than 50 cubic
centimetres;
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V.
has no hand or foot operated clutch or gearbox driven by the motor that
transfers the power to the driven wheel; and
VI.
does not have sufficient power to enable it to obtain a speed greater than
35 kilometres per hour on level ground within a distance of 2 kilometres
from standing start.
C.
"Bus" means a public passenger vehicle that is owned or operated as part of the
municipal bus system.
D.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means employed by the City of Wetaskiwin
in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
E.
"Centre Line" means
I.
the centre of a Roadway measured from the Curbs or, in the absence of
Curbs, from the edges of the Roadway,
II.
in the case of a Highway
(A)
that is offset centre Highway as designated by a Traffic
Control Device, or
(B)
that has a certain number of traffic lanes for traffic moving in
a certain direction at all times or at specified times as
designated by a Traffic Control Device,
the line dividing the lanes for traffic moving in opposite directions,
or
III.
in the case of a divided Highway, that portion of the Highway separating
the Roadways for traffic moving in opposite directions.
F.
"City" means the City of Wetaskiwin in the Province of Alberta.
G.
"City Engineer" means the individual designated by the City Manager as the
City Engineer, and if no person is so designated, the City Manager.
H.
"City Manager" means the person appointed by Council to be the Chief
Administrative Officer of the City in accordance with Council Bylaw.
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I.
"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.
J.
"Council" means the council of the City of Wetaskiwin, duly assembled and acting
as such.
K.
"Crosswalk" means:
i.
That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connection of
the lateral line of the sidewalks on opposite side of the highway measured
from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the roadway;
or
ii.
Any part of a roadway at an intersection of elsewhere distinctly indicated
for pedestrian crossing by traffic control devices or by line or by other
markings on the surface;
L.
"Curb" means the concrete or asphalt edge of a Roadway, or the division point
between a Roadway and a Boulevard or sidewalk.
M.
"Dangerous Goods" means any product, substance or organism included by its
nature or by the regulations to the Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling
Act in any of the classes listed in the Schedule to the Dangerous Goods
Transportation and Handling Act.
N.
"Dangerous Goods Permit" means permits issued by the Fire Chief or designate
that evidences the Fires Chief's permission to transport Dangerous Goods within
a residential district as referenced or defined in the Land Use Bylaw.
O.
"Dangerous Goods Route" means any Roadway designated by the City upon
which trucks are authorized to travel on specified dates only.
P.
"Disabled Persons Vehicle" means a Vehicle that displays a disabled placard or
license plate that issued or recognized by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services
(or any Person who, on the directions of the Registrar, is acting on behalf of the
Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services).
Q.
"Emergency Vehicle" means
I.
a vehicle operated by a police service as defined in the Police Act;
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II.
a fire-fighting or other type of vehicle operated by the fire protection service
of a municipality
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;
V.
a vehicle designated by regulation as an emergency response unit.
R.
"Explosive" means any gunpowder, blasting powder, fulminate of mercury, or
other substances, whether of chemical compound or mechanical mixture, used or
manufactured with a view to producing a violent explosion or incendiary, and shall
include percussion caps or detonators.
S.
"Fire Chief" means the person appointed by the City Manager as Fire Chief that
is head of the Wetaskiwin Fire Service or any other person designated by the
Manager to act on his behalf.
T.
"Gross Weight" means:
I.
In respect of a single axle of a vehicle, the total weight that a single axle
transmits to a highway;
II.
In respect of an axle group of a vehicle, the sum of the weights transmitted
to a highway by all the axles within the axle group;
III.
In respect of a tire of a vehicle, the total weight that the tire transmits to a
highway;
IV.
In respect of a vehicle, the total weight of a vehicle or combination of
vehicles calculated as the sum of the weights transmitted to a highway
through each of the axles.
U.
"Heavy Vehicle" means a Commercial Vehicle, or a Vehicle with trailer attached,
having a maximum gross Vehicle weight of 4500 kg or more, or 12.5 meters in total
length.
V.
"Highway" means any thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway, viaduct,
lane, alley, square, bridge, causeway, trestle way or other place, whether publicly
or privately owned, any part of which the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to
use for the passage or parking of vehicle, and includes:
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i.
A sidewalk, including a boulevard adjacent to the sidewalk,
ii.
If a ditch lies adjacent to and parallel to 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 fence and the edge
of the roadway as the case may be,
But does not include a place declared by regulation not to be a highway.
W.
"Industrial Vehicle" means any Vehicle used for the loading or unloading of
merchandise or other object from a Vehicle. This does not include manpower.
X.
"Inoperative Vehicle" means any vehicle which cannot be legally operated on the
street because of lack of registration, lack of engine, transmission, wheels,
windshield or any other part or equipment necessary to operate on public streets
and/or highways.
Y.
"Intersection" means an at-grade junction where two or more roads meet or
cross.
Z.
"Land Use Bylaw" means the City of Wetaskiwin Bylaw 1804-13 as amended,
repealed or replaced.
AA.
"Mobile Unit" means any structure whether ordinarily equipped with wheels or
not, that is constructed or manufactured to be moved from one point to another by
being towed or carried and to provide living accommodation for or other use by
one or more Persons.
BB.
"Municipal Government Act" means the Municipal Government Act of Alberta,
RSA 2000, c. M-26, as amended, repealed or replaced.
CC.
"Obstruction" means an encroachment, excavation, structure or other obstacle,
which interferes or may be expected to interfere with sight lines, or the safe
passage, maintenance or use of Highways or public places by Vehicles or
pedestrians.
DD.
"Off-Highway Vehicle" is as defined in Section 117 of the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A
2000, c. T-6, as amended, repealed, or replaced.
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EE.
"On Street Construction/Permit to Construct Permit" means permits issued by
the City Engineer or designate that evidences the City Engineer's permission to
engage in construction work on a highway.
FF.
"Owner" means the person who owns a vehicle and included any person renting
a vehicle or having exclusive use of a vehicle under a lease that has a term of
more than 30 days or otherwise having the exclusive use of a vehicle for a period
of more than 30 days.
GG.
"Parade or Procession" means any group of pedestrians or Vehicles on a
Highway that is likely to block, obstruct, impede, hinder, or otherwise interfere with
pedestrian or vehicular traffic on the Highway; with the exception of a military or
funeral procession(s).
HH.
"Park" means to allow a vehicle (whether occupied or not) to remain standing in
one place except
I.
when standing temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged
in loading and unloading of passengers; or
II.
when standing in obedience to a Peace Officer or traffic control device.
II. "Parkland" means any grassed, cultivated or otherwise improved land used for the
purposes of a playground or recreation area, any public park, parkway or square.
This definition shall not include golf courses.
JJ.
"Peace Officer" means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(R.C.M.P), a Community Peace Officer appointed by the Solicitor General of
Alberta in accordance with the Peace Officers Act R.S.A. 2006 Chapter p-3.5.
KK.
"Pedestrian" means a person on foot and a person in or on a mobility aid.
LL.
"Person" includes any individual, corporation, society, association, partnership or
firm.
MM.
"Playground Area" means a section of a roadway that is denoted by Playground
Area signage only.
NN.
"Playground / School Zone" means a section of a roadway that is denoted by
School Zone or Playground Zone signage and a Thirty (30) kilometer per hour
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(km/h) speed limit sign. Each sign will be posted with start time and end time
and are in effect 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
OO.
"Private Passenger Vehicle" means a Vehicle used solely for personal
transportation.
PP.
"Public Place" means an indoor or outdoor area, whether privately or publicly
owned, to which the public have access by right or by invitation, expressed or
implied, whether by payment of money or not, but not a place when used
exclusively by one or more individuals for a private gathering or other personal
purpose.
QQ.
"Recreational Vehicle" means a vehicle used or intended for primarily
recreational use, and without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes
any motor home, holiday trailer, trailer, camper, tent trailer, any van or bus
converted for use as a recreational vehicle, boat trailer, ATV trailer or non-
commercial utility trailer.
RR.
"Residential Area" shall refer to lands districted as Residential, with Residential
districts including those districts identified in Sections 6.1 to 6.13 of the Land Use
Bylaw, and shall include any Highways or public property abutting such districts.
SS.
"Residential Parking Permit" means a permit issued by the City authorizing the
parking of a Vehicle within a Residential Area of the City subject to prohibitions
against non-residential Parking.
TT.
"Road Ban" means an axle weight restriction imposed by the City in respect of a
Highway, pursuant to this Bylaw.
UU.
"School Bus" means a bus that is used primarily to transport students to and from
school.
VV.
"Street Furniture" means items such as poles, traffic control devices, waste
receptacles, benches, bus enclosures, trees, plants, grass, utilities, planters,
bicycle racks, newspaper boxes or any other similar property placed on a highway.
WW. "Taxi" means a licensed vehicle for hire in the City to pick up and transport
passengers, while on duty, whether or not passengers are embarked.
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XX. "Temporary Construction Barricade" means any fencing, boarding or barrier
required to enclose an obstruction on a Highway or Public Place for the purpose
of construction.
YY.
"Time" means either Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Savings Time,
whichever is proclaimed to be in effect by the Province of Alberta.
ZZ.
"Track" or "Tracking" means to allow, cause or permit any substance or material
of any nature or kind whatsoever to become loose, detached, blow, drop, spill, or
fall from any Vehicle, accessories or tires onto any Highway.
AAA. "Traffic Control Device" means any sign, signal, signal, marking or device placed,
marked or erected under the authority of this bylaw or under the Traffic Safety Act
of Alberta RSA 2000, c. T-6.
BBB. "Traffic Safety Act" means the Traffic Safety Act of Alberta RSA 2000, c. T-6, as
amended, repealed or replaced.
CCC. "Trailer" means a vehicle so designated 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 a vehicle defined by regulation as a trailer but does not included
machinery or equipment solely used in the construction or maintenance of
highways.
DDD. "TRAVIS Permit" means Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System.
TRAVIS issues a permit to travel through a municipality for oversize and
overweight loads. Information is collected by the Province for a fee and allocates
a portion back to the municipality for road damage and administration costs.
EEE. "Truck" means any vehicle, other than a registered Disabled Persons Vehicle,
Recreations Vehicle, School Bus or Transit bus, that is:
I.
Greater that 12 metres in length, or
II.
registered (in any jurisdiction) to operate at a maximum gross
weight of 4500 kg or more.
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FFF. "Truck Route" means a Highway designated in Schedule "F" of this Bylaw. Such
Highways shall only be deemed to include the main thoroughfare and shall exclude
all side streets and services roads adjacent to them.
GGG. "Vendor Stand" means structure advertising, displaying or containing goods or
services for sale.
HHH. "Violation Tag" means a tag or similar document issued by the City pursuant to
the Municipal Government Act.
III.
"Violation Ticket" means a notice issued under Part two (2) or Part three (3) of
the Provincial Offences Procedure Act as amended, replaced or repealed.
2.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
No person may act contrary to any traffic control device, regardless of whether that traffic
control device is on public or private property.
(1)
The City may cause temporary traffic control devices to be placed along a portion
of a highway or any other place, for the purpose of facilitating construction,
maintenance, repair work or any other reason, including removal of snow and ice.
(2)
All temporary traffic control devises carry the same authority and penalty as a
permanent traffic control devices.
(3)
Duly placed temporary traffic control devices shall supersede any other traffic
control device located in the vicinity.
(4)
A traffic control device may provide an effective time period, for which the
provisions of that temporary traffic control device shall go into effect. No person
shall act or allow action in a manner contrary to that traffic control device when the
time period is in effect.
(5)
No person shall alter, move or in any way change any traffic control device either
permanent or temporary, at any time.
I.
Subsection 2(5) of this bylaw shall not apply to any person, duly
designated to alter a traffic control device for the purposes of
maintenance, construction or relocation. This exemption includes city
workers and emergency services.
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3.
SIDEWALK AND BOULEVARD
Unless a traffic control device permits or requires, a vehicle shall not be parked on a
sidewalk or boulevard or any part of a sidewalk or boulevard.
4.
CROSSWALKS
Unless a traffic control device permits or requires, a vehicle shall not be parked:
(1)
on a crosswalk or any part of a crosswalk; or
(2)
within 5 meters of the near side of a marked crosswalk.
5.
STOP OR YIELD SIGNS
Unless a traffic control device permits or requires, a vehicle shall not be parked in the
instance of an approach to a stop sign or yield sign within 5 meters of the stop sign or
yield sign.
6.
INTERSECTIONS
Unless a traffic control device permits or requires, a vehicle shall not be parked:
(1)
at an intersection within 5 meters of the projection of the curb or edge of the
roadway;
(2)
within an intersection other than immediately next to the curb or edge of the
roadway in a "T" intersection; or
(3)
within 1.5 meters of an access to a garage, private road or driveway or a vehicle
crossway over a sidewalk.
7.
FIRE HYDRANTS
(1)
Except as permitted in this section a vehicle shall not be stopped on a highway
within 5 meters of a fire hydrant or, when the hydrant is not located at the curb,
within 5 meters from the point on the curb nearest the fire hydrant.
(2)
A taxi may stop within 5 meters of a hydrant identified as a taxi zone only if:
(i)
the operator remains in the vehicle at all times; and
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(ii)
the operator immediately removes the vehicle from the taxi zone
upon the direction of a peace officer or the Fire Chief or designate.
8.
DOUBLE PARKING
Unless a traffic control device permits or requires, a vehicle shall not be parked on the
roadway side of a vehicle that is parked at the curb or edge of the roadway.
9.
DIVIDED HIGHWAY
Unless a traffic control device permits or requires, a vehicle shall not be parked on that
portion of the highway that is to the left of the yellow line if the highway is divided into two
or more roadways by a boulevard, ditch or other physical barrier.
10.
ALLEY PARKING
(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked in an alley unless:
(i)
a traffic control device permits such parking; or
(ii)
the vehicle is a commercial vehicle with hazard warning lights alight
and in the process of loading or unloading goods.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) (ii) a commercial vehicle shall not be parked in an
alley for more than 30 minutes.
(3)
Nothing in this section permits a person to park a vehicle in an alley in a manner
that blocks or obstructs the movement of traffic.
11.
PARKLAND
(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked on Parkland except in a developed parking lot or
other area specifically designated for the parking of vehicles.
(2)
No person shall operate an vehicle or off highway vehicle upon any parkland,
skating rink, recreational area, tennis court, park, playground or school ground
except as authorized by this bylaw.
(3)
Subsection 11(1) and 11(2) of this bylaw shall not apply to vehicles or off highway
vehicles operated by authorized agents or contractors engaged in the performance
of duly authorized duties of the City.
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12.
MARKED SPACE
A vehicle parked on a highway in a location marked by lines or otherwise shall be parked
entirely within the markings.
13.
OBSTRUCTION
(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in a manner that blocks or obstructs:
(i)
the movement of traffic on the highway;
(ii)
a doorway to a building; or
(iii)
the approach to any fire station, police station, hospital or other place
where emergency vehicles require regular access.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection 13(1)(i) of this Bylaw, where the obstruction is
unavoidable due to mechanical failure, the operator will not be in breach of this
bylaw provided they take measures as soon as practicable to remove such vehicle
from the highway and must activate warning or hazard lights.
(3)
No person shall construct or place an obstruction of any kind, in, upon or above
any highway unless granted pursuant to a City issued permit.
(4)
Any Person who, after having been issued a permit under Subsection 13(3) of this
Bylaw, fails to comply with the terms and conditions of that permit shall be guilty of
an offence and shall, in addition to any other penalty, remove the Obstruction within
twenty-four (24) hours after receiving notice to do so. If an obstruction is not
removed within twenty four (24) hours, the City may cause the removal of the
Obstruction and such removal shall be at the expense of the Person causing,
placing or permitting the obstruction on the Highway or public place.
(5)
In the event of an emergency or where the Obstruction is deemed to pose a danger
to users of a Highway, the City may cause the immediate removal of the
Obstruction without notice shall be at the expense of the Person causing, placing
or permitting the obstruction on the Highway or public place.
(6)
The permit holder shall be required to produce the permit upon request of the City
Manager or authorized designate.
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(7)
Where an Obstruction of any kind exists in, upon or above a Highway or public
place and creates an unsafe condition, the City shall be entitled to take such
measures as are required for the protection of life or property.
14.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
(1)
A recreational vehicle shall not be parked on a highway unless it is parked in a
location completely adjoining the recreational vehicle owner's residence as shown
in the records of the Motor Vehicle Registry.
(2)
A recreational vehicle parked pursuant to this section:
(i)
shall not be parked for more than 72 consecutive hours; and
(ii)
shall be removed to an off-highway location for at least 48
consecutive hours before it may be parked again on a highway.
(3)
A recreational vehicle parked on a highway shall not be occupied.
15.
UNATTACHED TRAILER
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this bylaw, a trailer shall not be parked on
a highway unless the trailer is attached to a vehicle by which it may be drawn.
(2)
No person shall use a mobile unit, or permit any other person to use a mobile unit
for overnight residency, where that mobile unit is located upon a highway or upon
public property unless that property has been designated by the City for use as a
mobile unit park or trailer court.
16.
PARALLEL PARKING
(1)
A vehicle parked on a highway shall be parked:
(i)
with:
I.
the sides of the vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the
roadway, and
II.
the right wheels of the vehicle not more than 500
millimeters from the right curb or edge of the roadway, or
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(ii)
in the case of a one-way highway where parking on either side is
permitted, with:
I.
the sides of the vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the
roadway,
II.
the wheels that are the closest to a curb or edge of the
roadway not more than 500 millimeters from that curb or
edge, and
III.
the vehicle facing in the direction of travel authorized for
the highway;
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) a motorcycle may be parked:
(i)
at an angle, other than perpendicular, to the curb or edge of the
roadway, and
(ii)
with:
I.
a wheel of the motorcycle not more than 500 millimeters
from the curb or edge of the roadway, and
II.
the motorcycle angled in the direction of travel authorized
for the traffic lane that is adjacent to the lane on which the
motorcycle is parked.
(3)
Subsection (1) does not apply where angle parking is permitted or required.
17.
ANGLE PARKING
(1)
When:
(i)
a sign indicates that angle parking is permitted or required, and
(ii)
parking guide lines are visible on the roadway, a vehicle shall be parked
with the vehicle's sides between and parallel to any two of the guide
lines, and
(iii)
in the case of a vehicle other than a motorcycle, with one
front
wheel not more than 500 millimeters from the curb or edge of the
roadway, or
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(iv)
in the case of a motorcycle, with
I.
a wheel of the motorcycle not more than 500 millimeters
from the curb or edge of the roadway, and
II.
the motorcycle angled in the direction of travel authorized
for the traffic lane that is adjacent to the lane on which the
motorcycle is parked;
(2)
When:
(i)
a sign indicates that angle parking is permitted or required, and
(ii)
no parking guide lines are visible on the roadway, a vehicle shall be
parked with the vehicle's sides at an angle of between 30 and 60
degrees to the curb or edge of the roadway and
(iii)
in the case of a vehicle other than a motorcycle, with one front wheel
not more than 500 millimeters from the curb or edge of the roadway, or
(iv)
in the case of a motorcycle with:
I.
a wheel of the motorcycle not more than 500 millimeters
from the curb or edge of the roadway and
II.
the motorcycle angled in the direction of travel authorized
for the traffic lane that is adjacent to the lane on which the
motorcycle is parked;
(3)
A vehicle with a total length exceeding 5.8 meters shall not be parked at an angle
on a highway unless:
(i)
a sign specifically permits such parking; or
(ii)
the vehicle displays a permit issued by the city authorizing such
parking.
18.
IDLING VEHICLE
(1)
No person shall park any vehicle with a motor running for more than 10 minutes,
in such a manner and such a location as to cause a disturbance.
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(2)
A vehicle shall not be deemed to be idling in contravention of section 18(1) if
i.
a vehicle idling due to traffic, an emergency or mechanical difficulty;
ii.
armored vehicles engaged in the secure delivery and pick up of
goods;
iii.
emergency vehicles;
iv.
vehicles that must remain idling so as to power a heating or
refrigeration system required for the preservation of perishable
cargo;
v.
vehicles that must remain idling so as to power any tools or
equipment required for or incidental to the provision of services by
a municipality or public utility.
19.
VEHICLE ON JACK
A vehicle shall not be parked and left unattended on a highway if:
(1)
the vehicle is on a jack or a similar device, and
(2)
one or more wheels have been removed from the vehicle or part of the vehicle is
raised.
20.
ABANDONED VEHICLE
(1)
A vehicle shall not be abandoned on a highway.
(2)
Without restricting the generality of subsection (1) a vehicle that is left standing in
one location on a highway for more than 72 consecutive hours is deemed to have
been abandoned at that location.
21.
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as a passenger
loading zone for a period of time longer than that permitted.
22.
COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE
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(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as a
commercial loading zone unless the vehicle is a commercial vehicle.
(2)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as a
commercial loading zone for a period of time longer than that permitted.
23.
COMBINATION LOADING ZONE
(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as both a
passenger and commercial loading zone for a period of time longer than that
permitted for the passenger loading zone unless the vehicle is a commercial
vehicle.
(2)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as both a
passenger and commercial loading zone for a period of time longer than that
permitted for the commercial loading zone.
24.
NO PARKING
(1)
A vehicle shall not stop or be parked on a highway in any location identified as a
zone where parking is prohibited.
(2)
A vehicle shall not be stopped on a highway in any location identified as a zone
where stopping is prohibited.
(3)
A vehicle shall not be stopped on a highway where the vehicle will obstruct the
flow of traffic.
(4)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this bylaw, the following classes of vehicles
are exempt from parking prohibitions:
I.
Emergency vehicles
II.
Public utility vehicles
III.
Municipal or other government public works vehicles
IV.
towing service vehicles
while any such vehicle is being used for work requiring that it be stopped or
parked in contravention of any such prohibition.
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25.
PARTICULAR CLASS OF VEHICLE
(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as being for
the use of a particular class of vehicle unless the vehicle is within the particular
class.
(2)
For the purpose of subsection (1) particular classes of vehicles may include, but
are not limited to:
(i)
small cars;
(ii)
police or other emergency vehicles;
(iii)
Wetaskiwin Transit Service vehicles;
(iv)
tour line buses;
(v)
funeral cars;
(vi)
school buses;
(vii)
taxis;
(viii)
motorcycles;
(ix)
vending units;
(x)
media vehicles;
(xi)
Department of Justice vehicles; and
(xii)
Solicitor General vehicles.
26.
EMERGENCY ACCESS
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as a fire lane, an
emergency access zone or otherwise being for the use of emergency vehicles.
27.
DISABILITY PARKING
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as being for the use
of persons with disabilities unless the vehicle:
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(1)
displays a valid disabled placard or license plate issued or recognized by the
Registrar; and
(2)
is being used for the transportation of a person with a disability.
28.
BUS ZONE
(1)
Except as permitted in this section a vehicle shall not be stopped on a highway in
any location identified as a bus zone unless the vehicle is a bus.
(2)
A taxi may stop in the forward 6 meters of any bus zone while in the process of
actually loading or unloading passengers.
29.
PARK OVERTIME
(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location identified as a time
limited zone for a period of time in excess of the time limit.
(2)
When a vehicle, that has been subject of a Violation Tag or a Provincial Violation
Ticket issued for a contravention of Subsection 29 (1) of this Bylaw, remains
parked beyond the expiration of the time limit indicated on the traffic control device
for more than sixty (60) minutes past the time of the issuance of the Violation Tag
or Provincial Violation Ticket, this shall be deemed to constitute a second or
subsequent contravention of Subsection 29(1) of this Bylaw, for which a new
Violation Tag or Provincial Violation Ticket may be issued.
30.
PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH PUBLIC ACCESS
(1)
A vehicle shall 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.
(2)
This section applies only where the privately owned property has been clearly
identified as having restrictions on parking.
(3)
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:
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(i)
parked without the permission or authorization in subsection (1); and
(ii)
is notwithstanding the contravention of subsection (1), subject to any
higher penalty for the particular contravention specified in this Part.
31.
CITY PROPERTY
(1)
No person shall park a vehicle on a City owned parking lot in contravention of any
Traffic Control Device indicating the terms, conditions or prohibitions governing the
use of that parking lot.
(2)
No person shall park or place any vehicle or item on property owned by the City of
Wetaskiwin, regardless if vacant or not.
32.
PERMIT REQUIRED
(1)
A vehicle shall not be parked on a highway in any location where a permit to park
is required unless a valid and subsisting permit is clearly displayed on the vehicle.
(2)
When a vehicle, that has been subject of a Violation Tag or a Provincial Violation
Ticket issued for a contravention of Subsection 32 (1) of this Bylaw, remains
parked beyond the expiration of the time limit indicated on the traffic control device
for more than sixty (60) minutes past the time of the issuance of the Violation Tag
or Provincial Violation Ticket, this shall be deemed to constitute a second or
subsequent contravention of Subsection 32(1) of this Bylaw, for which a new
Violation Tag or Provincial Violation Ticket may be issued.
33.
TAXI STAND
(1)
No person shall stop or park a vehicle that is not a taxi in a marked taxi stand
allotted to a company or in an open taxi zone.
(2)
No operator of a taxi shall stop or park and leave the taxi unattended for a period
exceeding fifteen (15) minutes at any open taxi zone.
(3)
Notwithstanding other provisions in this Bylaw or any other Bylaw, a Taxi shall be
classified as an ordinary Private Passenger Vehicle not entitled to the benefit of
any provision of this Bylaw addressed to Taxis, while not on duty and available for
hire.
34.
SPEED
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(1)
No person shall drive a vehicle in any alley at a speed in excess of twenty-five
(25) kilometers per hour.
(2)
No person shall operate a vehicle on any highway within the City of Wetaskiwin at
a speed in excess of fifty (50) kilometers per hour; except as set out within
Schedule "C" of this Bylaw.
(3)
No person shall drive any vehicle in excess of thirty (30) kilometers per hour within
a posted school zone or playground zone between the hours of 7:30 am and 9:00
pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. School zones and Playground zones are
listed in schedule "B".
i.
Zones begin at the point where the Traffic Control Device indicating
the School Zone or Playground Zone or the commencement of the
School Zone or Playground Zone, and
ii.
Ends at the point where the Traffic Control Device indicating a
greater rate of speed or the end of the zone.
35.
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS
(1)
Jay Walking
(i)
No Pedestrian shall cross, or attempt to cross, from one side of a
Roadway to another at any point other than within a Crosswalk.
(ii)
A Pedestrian shall not cross, or attempt to cross, a Roadway at a
designated Crosswalk when a Traffic Control Device prohibits such
crossing.
(iii)
Notwithstanding Subsection 5(1) (i) of this Bylaw a Pedestrian may
cross an Alley at any point provided the right of way is yielded to
vehicles on the Alley.
36.
OBSTRUCTING HIGHWAY
(1)
No person or group of people shall obstruct the entrance to any building from a
highway or to prevent or interfere with the free movement of other persons using
that Highway.
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(2)
No person or group of people shall so conduct themselves or otherwise position
themselves on a Highway in such a manner as to prevent or interfere with the free
movement of vehicular traffic upon the Highway.
37.
CORDS
No person shall place or leave on, cross, or above any highway, sidewalk, boulevard, or
any other city property, a cord or cable that may transmit electrical energy from a private
property to any part of aforementioned property where a vehicle may park. Cords must be
at least 2.5 metres(8 feet) above the sidewalk.
38.
PARADE WATCHING
Nothing in Subsection 36 of this Bylaw shall be construed as prohibiting the assembling
of Persons for the purpose of watching an authorized parade or procession.
39.
HITCHHIKING
No Person shall stand upon or walk along a Highway for the purpose of soliciting a ride
from the driver of any Vehicle.
40.
SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES, CYCLISTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL POWERED VEHICLES
(1)
Animals or Animal Drawn Vehicle on a Highway
The operator or Person responsible for any animal or animal drawn Vehicle
operating on a Highway shall remain responsible for and in control of the animal
and the Vehicle at all times including the disposal of any waste material.
(2)
Bicycles on Sidewalks
No Person shall operate a Bicycle having a wheel diameter in excess of fifty (50)
centimeters on any Sidewalk within the zone identified in Schedule "E" of this
Bylaw.
(3)
Skateboards/Rollerblades/Scooters
No Person shall ride and or operate a skateboard, rollerblade, scooter or similar
device on any Public Place, Sidewalk or Highway where prohibited or, where
permitted, in any manner so as to interfere with the safety of other persons or in
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any manner that otherwise interferes with another person's use of a sidewalk or
highway for its intended purpose.
(4)
Seizure of Items
Notwithstanding any other penalty imposed, where a person contravenes
Subsection 40(2) or 40(3) of this Bylaw, a Peace Officer may elect to seize and
confiscate that person's bicycle, skateboard, roller blades, scooter, or similar
device for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days.
Anything seized pursuant to this Bylaw that is not claimed by its owner within sixty
(60) days of the last day of the period of seizure may be disposed of or other
otherwise dealt with in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
41.
HEAVY VEHICLES
(1)
No person shall operate a heavy vehicle on any highway that is not designated
as a truck route.
(i)
Exemptions
The following Persons shall not be deemed to be operating a Vehicle
in contravention of Subsection 41(1) of this Bylaw if the Vehicle is being
operated on the most direct and practicable route between the
premises or location concerned and the nearest Truck Route for the
purposes stated herein:
I.
Persons delivering or collecting goods or merchandise, or
providing services at the premises of a customer of the
Person operating the Heavy Vehicle or the owner of that
Heavy Vehicle.
II.
Persons travelling to or from the business premises of the
owner of the Heavy Vehicle.
III.
Persons operating a Heavy Vehicle engaged in the moving
of a structure or building for which a Permit has been
granted by the City.
IV.
Persons travelling to or from commercial premises involved
in the servicing or repair of Heavy Vehicles.
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V.
Persons towing or pulling a disabled Vehicle from a Highway
that prohibits Heavy Vehicles.
VI.
Persons travelling to or from the location of properly
authorized construction, maintenance or repair work on a
Highway,
or
while
actually
performing
authorized
construction, maintenance or repair work on a Highway.
VII.
Persons operating a bus, including a school bus, chartered
bus or transit bus while picking up, transporting, or
depositing passengers.
VIII.
Person who has a valid TRAVIS permit.
(2)
Engine Retarder Brakes
No Person shall operate engine retarder brakes within the City limits.
(3)
Length Restrictions
(i)
A vehicle or a vehicle with a trailer attached, with a total length
exceeding 12.5 meters shall not be parked on a highway:
I.
in a location adjoining residential property at any time; or
II.
in a location not adjoining residential property at any time
after 7:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.
(ii)
This section does not apply if the vehicle:
I.
is a recreational vehicle; or
II.
is a commercial vehicle with the hazard warning lamps
alight and in the process of loading or unloading goods.
(4)
Weight Restrictions
(i)
A vehicle, or a vehicle with a trailer attached, that is registered for a
weight exceeding 4,500 kilograms, or that weighs more than 4,500
kilograms, shall not be parked on a highway:
I.
in a location adjoining residential property at any time; or
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II.
in a location not adjoining residential property at any time
after 7:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.
(ii)
This section does not apply if the vehicle:
I.
is a recreational vehicle; or
II.
is a commercial vehicle with the hazard warning lamps
alight and in the process of loading or unloading goods.
(5)
In the absence of evidence to the contrary, a school bus is presumed to have a
gross weight exceeding 4,500 kilograms.
(6)
Over Dimension Permits
(i)
No Person shall operate or permit to be operated a Vehicle within the
City in excess of the size limits established under the Commercial
Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation (AR 316/2002 of the Traffic
Safety Act) as amended, repealed or replaced without first obtaining
the required permit(s) from an authorized agency(s) to do so.
(ii)
A Person operating or permitting the operation of an Over-Dimension
Vehicle on a Highway without a lawful permit issued from an authorized
agency(s), shall be responsible to reimburse the City for all costs and
expenses incurred in correcting any damages done to the Highway or
any public works located in, over, under or adjacent to the Highway,
resulting from the operation or movement of the over-dimension
Vehicle on that Highway.
(iii)
In addition to reimbursing the City for any repair costs of an Over
Dimension violation, a fine may be issued to the offending party
pursuant to Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
(7)
Road Bans
No Person shall operate a Vehicle on a Highway in contravention of the weight
restrictions imposed pursuant to a Road Ban issued under this Bylaw or any other
temporary Road Ban in place.
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(8)
Tracking
(i)
No Person shall drive, operate or permit to be driven or operated, any
Vehicle or Industrial Vehicle of any nature or kind in such a manner as
to Track any material upon a Highway.
(ii)
Any Person who Tracks materials upon a Highway shall, in addition to
any other penalty imposed under this Bylaw, reimburse the City for all
costs and expenses incurred in the clean-up and removal of the
Tracked substances or materials.
(9)
Vehicle not equipped with Rubber Tires
(i)
No person shall operate a Vehicle or Industrial Vehicle having metal
spikes, lugs, tracks, cleats, skids or bands projecting from the surface
of the wheel or tire of the vehicle, upon a Highway, unless a permit to
do so has been issued by the City Engineer or designate.
(ii)
Subsection 9(i) of this Bylaw does not apply to the use of studded tires.
(10)
Operation of School Buses
No person shall activate the alternately flashing lights or stop arms of a school
bus in a school bus loading zone located on or adjacent to school grounds.
(11)
Parking Vehicle - Dangerous Goods
(i)
No Person shall Park a Vehicle or a trailer used for the conveyance of
dangerous goods upon a Highway.
(ii)
Except as required in the normal course of making deliveries or
receiving goods, no Person shall Park a Vehicle or Trailer used for the
conveyance of dangerous goods closer than fifteen (15) meters to any
building or structure.
(iii)
Except as otherwise authorized by Provincial or Federal Statute or
Regulation, all Vehicles and Trailers used in the conveyance of
dangerous goods shall, at all times, bear a warning placard identifying
the contents of their dangerous goods.
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(12)
Securing of Loads
(i)
No person shall drive or pull onto or upon a roadway a vehicle
containing a load unless the load is completely covered by a tarpaulin
or other device secured in such a manner that no portion of the load
can escape, blow, drop, spill or fall from the vehicle onto a highway or
land adjacent thereto.
(ii)
In the event that any load or any portion thereof, or other material being
carried by a vehicle, becomes loose, detached, blows, drops, spills or
falls from any vehicle onto any highway so as to become an
obstruction, the operator of that vehicle shall immediately take all
reasonable precautions to draw the attention of other users of the
highway to the presence of the obstruction and shall take any required
action to remove the obstruction material(s) from the highway as soon
as safely possible.
42.
SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRING ROADWAY CLOSURES, PARADES AND PROCESSIONS
(1)
Permit Required
(i)
No Person shall organize, hold, lead or participate in any special event
requiring a roadway closure, Parade or Procession that has not been
authorized pursuant to a permit issued through City Manager. (BL
2036-23)
(ii)
Special events that require complete road closures of Main Street, 56
Street or other major roads must be approved by the City Manager or
their designated representative.
(iii)
No Person organizing, holding, leading or participating in a special
event requiring a roadway closure, parade or procession shall engage
in any conduct contrary to the conditions of the Permit issued by the
City Manager or their designated representative (BL 2036-23) in
relation to that Parade or Procession, or which otherwise may
reasonably be expected to create a risk of injury or harm to any other
Person or to private or public property.
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(2)
Permit Application
Any Person intending to hold a special event requiring a roadway closure, parade
or procession within the City shall, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the
intended Parade or Procession, submit a formal application in writing to City
Manager or their designated representative (BL 2036-23), providing:
(i)
The name and address of the applicant, and where the applicant is an
incorporated entity, the names, addresses, and occupations of the
Officers or Directors thereof;
(ii)
The purpose of the special event, parade or procession;
(iii)
The day, date and hours during which the special event, parade or
procession will be held;
(iv)
The intended roadways to be closed or route;
(v)
The approximate number of persons expected to take part;
(vi)
The signatures and addresses of the persons who will be in control of
the special event, parade or procession and who undertake to be
responsible for the good order and conduct of the special event, parade
or procession and the participants therein.
(3)
All approved road closures for special event, parades or procession will require a
traffic bypass plan developed by the applicant and submitted to the city for
review/approval.
(4)
During any parade or procession, all persons attending, but not participating in the
parade or procession shall remain upon the sidewalk or otherwise clear of the
roadway.
(5)
No parade or procession shall move at speed less than five (5) kilometers per hour,
or obstruct any highway for a period longer than is expressly permitted in the permit
or which is otherwise, reasonably required to traverse the parade or procession
route.
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43.
FUNERAL PROCESSION
(1)
A person driving a vehicle in a funeral procession, other than the lead vehicle in
the funeral procession, may, during day time hours, drive the vehicle into an
intersection without stopping the vehicle if:
(i)
the vehicle's headlamps are alight;
(ii)
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; and
(iii)
the passage into the intersection can be made safely.
(2)
No Driver shall:
(i)
Break through the ranks of a military or funeral procession, or,
(ii)
Break through the ranks of any other authorized parade or
procession.
44.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION BARRICADE
(1)
Every Person required to erect any Temporary Construction Barricades shall
obtain a City Permit to Construct and follow all requirements of the permit
throughout the entire construction process.
(2)
The holder of a permit to erect any Temporary Construction Barricade shall
maintain such enclosure in a clean and tidy condition as per requirements of the
permit.
(3)
Fees and penalties established for the use of the Highway area enclosed by
Temporary Construction Barricades may be levied for the duration stated on the
permit granted.
(4)
Terms and fees outlined in the permit may be altered or waived when deemed
appropriate by the City Manager.
45.
GATES
No owner or occupant of any premises shall allow any gate located on the premises to
swing or project over any portion of a public Highway.
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46.
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
(1)
No Person shall perform any construction or maintenance work on a Highway
without a valid City permit approving the work to be done.
(2)
In addition to any other penalty imposed for undertaking construction or
maintenance on a Highway without a permit, the Person responsible for that
construction or maintenance work shall be required to reimburse the City for all
reasonable costs and expenses incurred as a result of the Person's actions.
(3)
Notwithstanding any other section of this Bylaw every Person(s) shall obey any
temporary Traffic Control Device dutifully placed for any construction or
maintenance required on Highways within the City.
47.
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL
(1)
No person shall park a vehicle, or permit a vehicle to be parked on a highway
marked as a snow route when a snow route ban has been declared by the City
Manager or designate and is in effect until either a permanent or temporary traffic
control device have been removed. Snow removal bans start at 7:00 am of the
day listed on the Traffic Control device and are in effect till the street has been
cleared.
(2)
All vehicles parked on signed snow routes after the ban is in effect as indicated in
47(1) are subject to a violation ticket issued or immediate removal at the expense
of the registered owner of said vehicle.
(3)
Snow removal signs will be place in the area of the ban a minimum of 24 hours
prior to removal. Signs will have the day of the week of snow removal.
(4)
A published notice in local newspaper, City of Wetaskiwin webpage, social media
sites or a roadway signage shall constitute reasonable notice.
48.
INTERSECTION SIGHTLINES
(1)
Shrubs at Intersections
No Person shall allow trees, hedges, or shrubs that are within five (5) meters of a
Highway intersection and located on private property owned or occupied by that
Person, whether planted before or after the date of the passing of this Bylaw, to
grow to such a height or width that shall impede sight lines and visibility required
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for safe traffic and pedestrian movement. Refer to City of Wetaskiwin Land Use
Bylaw.
(2)
Fences at Intersections
No Person shall erect or cause to be erected, built or placed, a fence, wall or other
object within eight (8) meters of a Highway intersection, in such a manner as to
interfere with sight lines and visibility required for safe traffic flow is thereby
interfered with. Refer to City of Wetaskiwin Land Use Bylaw.
(3)
Ongoing Hindrance to Satisfactory Sightlines
Where a fence, wall, or other object located on private property is determined to be
a risk to the safe use of a Highway, the City may direct by way of an order pursuant
to the Municipal Government Act that the owner or occupant of the property
remove or alter the fence, wall or other object so as to remove the safety hazard,
within a time limit set out within the order.
No Person, having received an order pursuant to Subsection 48(3) of this Bylaw,
shall fail to comply with the directions stated in that notice for the purpose of
removing a safety hazard, within the time limit set out therein.
(4)
Non-compliance with Order
Where a Person fails to comply with a City order pursuant to Subsection 48(3) of
this Bylaw within the required time limit, the City may take action to in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act. Council may proceed to add any incurred costs
and expenses to the tax roll for the lands subject to the order.
49.
VENDING OF GOODS ON HIGHWAYS
(1)
Street Vending
No Person shall sell or display goods or place any temporary or permanent Vender
Stand related to the selling or displaying of such goods on any portion of a Highway
without a valid permit.
(2)
Newspaper Vendors
No newspaper vendor shall, unless duly authorized by permit or contract issued
by the City Manager or their designated representative (BL 2036-23), sell
newspapers on the Highways of the City or place on the Sidewalk a Vender Stand
for the exhibition of such newspapers.
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(3)
A Person who violates Section 49(1) or (2) shall cease the sale of goods or
services or cause the immediate removal of the Vendor Stand upon being notified
to do so by the City.
(4)
If a Person fails to remove a Vendor Stand as required in section 49(3), the City
may cause the Vendor Stand's removal.
(5)
Notwithstanding section 49(3) or (4), if the City Engineer determines that a Vendor
Stand creates an unsafe condition, the City may immediately remove or alter the
Vendor Stand as the City Engineer deems appropriate.
(6)
Any cost incurred by the City while acting in accordance of subsection 49(4) or
(5) is a debt owing to the City by the owner of the Vendor Stand.
(7)
If appropriate, and if the Owner of an Obstruction or a Vendor Stand is
ascertainable, the City shall notify the Owner immediately of the Obstruction's or
Vendor Stand's removal in accordance with sections 49.
(8)
An Obstruction or Vendor Stand removed under subsection (7) shall be held in a
storage facility until:
(a) claimed by the Owner or an agent of the Owner; and
(b) the City receives full payment of the amounts owing under subsection
49(6).
(9)
The City shall not be responsible for the condition of the Obstruction or Vendor
Stand once claimed in accordance with subsection 49(8).
(10)
Notwithstanding subsection 49(8), if a stored Obstruction or Vendor Stand is not
claimed within 30 days of its removal, the City may dispose of the Obstruction or
Vendor Stand in any manner it deems appropriate.
(11)
Any cost incurred by the City while acting in accordance with this section is a debt
owing to the City by the Owner of the Obstruction or Vendor Stand, and if the
Owner cannot be ascertained, by the Person creating the Obstruction or placing
the Vendor Stand.
50.
MISCELLANEOUS
(1)
Littering
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No Person shall dump, discard, abandon or place any substance or thing on any
Highway.
(2)
Loading Across Sidewalk
No Person shall load or unload goods or merchandise across a sidewalk or
boulevard where loading and unloading facilities have been provided in the
premises to which the goods or merchandise are being delivered or from which
they are being taken.
(3)
Fire/Emergency
No Person shall pass beyond a control point as designated by a Peace Officer, a
Member of the Fire Department, appointed flag Person or Traffic Control Device.
(4)
Activities upon Highways
(i)
No Person shall ice skate upon a Roadway.
(ii)
No Person shall coast on a sled, toboggan, ski or similar winter
conveyance upon a Highway.
(5)
Onus of Proof
For the Purposes of this Bylaw, an Owner shall mean the Person named on the
certificate of registration for the subject Vehicle.
(i)
Where a Vehicle is driven, used, parked or left in contravention of any
provision of this Bylaw, the Owner of the Vehicle shall be deemed
responsible for the contravention and liable to the penalty provided
herein unless he or she proves to the satisfaction of the presiding Traffic
Commissioner or Provincial Judge that, at the time of the contravention,
the Vehicle was not driven, used, Parked or left by that owner, or any
other Person acting under the owner's consent, express or implied.
(6)
Street Furniture
No Person shall climb upon, deface, damage or otherwise interfere with any street
furniture, protection system, utility system or public work of the City.
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(7)
Graffiti and Defacement
No Person shall deface, or make any advertisement, legend, poster or sign of any
kind on any Highway, Traffic Control Device, street furniture or Temporary
Construction Barricades.
(8)
Construct Crossing
(i)
Every owner or occupant of any premises or lot who, for the purpose of
entering the premises or lot, is required to drive any Vehicle across any
Sidewalk or Boulevard, shall cause to be constructed in place of the
Sidewalk or Boulevard, a crossing of such a width and design as per
engineering standards and approved by a City development permit, to
be suitable for pedestrians using the Sidewalk or Boulevard, and for
Vehicles using the crossing.
(ii)
No construction or repair of a crossing shall commence unless required
permit(s) for the work has first been obtained from the authorized
agency(s).
(iii)
Any owner or occupant of any premises or lot who constructs a
crossing, in accordance with Subsection 50(8)(i) of this Bylaw, shall be
responsible for any damage caused to any portion of the Sidewalk,
Boulevard, Highway or other City property, and all costs of repair of
such damage shall be charged to the owner or occupant of the
premises or lot.
(9)
Damage to Painted Lines
No Person shall drive or walk on or over a newly painted wet line on any roadway
where the wet paint is indicated by signs, flags or other warning device.
(10)
Merchandise on Sidewalks and Streets
No Person shall place any goods wares, merchandise or other articles of any kind
upon any sidewalk, highway or expose any goods, wares, merchandise or other
articles outside of any shop, warehouse or building which shall project over any
portion of the sidewalk or street without first acquiring all appropriate permits from
the City.
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The provisions of Subsection 48(10) of this Bylaw shall not be construed to
interfere with the moderate use of a portion of such street, or sidewalk, for a
reasonable time, during the taking in or delivering of goods, wares, or merchandise.
(11)
Distracting Lights
No Person shall place, cause, permit or allow to be placed, at any location in the
City, any light or object that reflects light in such a manner so as to unreasonably
distract, or interfere with the vision of Persons operating Vehicles on a Highway.
51.
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER
Without restricting any other power, duty or function granted by this Bylaw the City
Manager may:
(1)
Prescribe and place the location of Traffic Control Devices, whether on a
permanent or temporary basis, including Traffic Control Devices restricting the
speed of Vehicles, and to maintain a record of all such locations, which shall be
open to public inspection during normal business hours.
(2)
Designate the location of Crosswalks upon a Highway and to mark the same by
means of Traffic Control Devices.
(3)
Designate Highway intersections or other places on a Highway as a place at which
no left hand turn or no right hand turn or both shall be made.
(4)
Designate any intersection or place on a Highway, including a place where a
railway right-of-way crosses a Highway, as a place where U-turns are prohibited.
(5)
When approved by Council, restrict any Highway or a part of a Highway to one-
way traffic.
(6)
Temporarily close any Highway, in whole or in part, to traffic for emergency
purposes, for construction or road repairs.
(7)
Divide any roadway into the appropriate number of Traffic Lanes.
(8)
Mark School Zones, Playground Zones, as well as Playground Areas by the
appropriate Traffic Control Devices.
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(9)
Mark approved Speed Zones on City Highways by the appropriate Traffic Control
Devices.
(10)
Prescribe where temporary Traffic Control Device(s) are to be located on any
Highway.
(11)
Prescribe designated Vehicle loading spaces and identify the type or
classification of vehicle allowed.
(12)
Designate the distance from any intersection within which no Parking shall be
permitted.
(13)
Designate Parking time limits on any portion of a Highway.
(14)
Issue all permits, stickers and special permissions permitted to be issued under
this Bylaw.
(15)
Specify the types of Vehicles prohibited from Parking on any City owned parking
lot.
(16)
Designate angle parking on any Highway.
(17)
Establish load limits, through a Road Ban, upon Highways.
(18)
Prohibit or restrict the movement of Vehicles from a private driveway on to a
Highway or from a Highway on to a private driveway when required.
(19)
Delegate any powers, duties or functions under this Bylaw to an employee of the
City.
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52.
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
(1)
Offence
Except as otherwise provided herein, any Person who contravenes any provision
of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence, and shall be liable, upon summary conviction,
to the fine as set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
(2)
A Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Violation Tag to
any Person, whom the Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe has
contravened any provision of this Bylaw.
(3)
A Violation Tag may be issued to such person:
(i)
personally;
(ii)
by registered mail sent to the postal address of the person, as shown
on the Tax Assessment Roll or on the Certificate of Title for the
property; or
(iii)
by leaving it with a person apparently over eighteen (18) years of age
at the place of residency of the person to whom the Violation Tag is
addressed.
(4)
Any Violation Tag shall conform to a format approved by the City Manager and
shall include all required content.
(5)
Subject to the provisions of section "2" and "3", upon issuance and service of a
Violation Tag under section (1) the amount the City will accept for the alleged
offences shall be the amount of the specified penalty, and upon payment to a
person authorized by the City Manager to receive such payment there shall be
issued an official receipt therefor and such payment shall be accepted in lieu of
prosecution for the alleged offence.
(6)
In the event that a Violation Tag has been issued and the penalty specified on the
Violation Tag has not been paid within the prescribed time, a Peace Officer may
issue a Violation Ticket to the Person to whom the Violation Tag was issued.
(7)
A Violation Ticket issued with respect to a violation of this Bylaw shall be served
upon the Person responsible for the contravention in accordance with the
Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
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(8)
The person to whom the Violation Ticket has been issued may plead guilty by
making a voluntary payment in respect of the summons by delivering to the
Provincial Court, on or before the initial appearance date, the Violation Ticket
together with an amount equal to the specified penalty for the offence as provided
within Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
(9)
When Court records the receipt of a voluntary payment pursuant to Provincial
Offences Procedure Act, the act of recording the receipt of that payment
constitutes acceptance of the guilty plea and also constitutes the conviction and
the imposition of a fine in the amount of the specified penalty.
(10)
Subject to subsection (5), where payment is tendered within 7 days from the date
of service of a Violation Tag issued and served under section (3) for and alleged
offence listed in Schedule "A", to a person authorized by the City Manager to
received such payment set out in section (5) shall be reduced by 50% of the
specified penalty and such payment shall be accepted in lieu of prosecution.
(11)
Nothing in this Bylaw shall be read or construed as:
(i)
preventing any person from exercising their right to defend an
allegation that he has committed an offence listed in Schedule "A" or,
(ii)
preventing a Bylaw Enforcement Officer from issuing a summons or
offence notice under the Provincial Offences Procedure Act or
otherwise initiating court process in any other manner permitted by law,
in respect of an alleged offence which a violation tag may be issued.
(12)
Chalking Tires
In order to determine the time period over which a Vehicle has been parked in a
location where Parking is restricted to a specific time limit, a Peace Officer may
place an erasable chalk mark on the tread face of the tire of a Parked Vehicle.
(13)
Tow-Away Authority
Where a Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that:
(i)
A Vehicle has been left unattended on a Highway in a manner that may
obstruct the normal movement of traffic;
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(ii)
A vehicle is parked on a Highway in contravention of this Bylaw,
including the provisions of any Traffic Control Device;
(iii)
A vehicle is Parked on a Highway in a manner that impedes or
prevents access to a fire hydrant by fire suppression equipment;
(iv)
A vehicle is parked in a manner that impedes advertised City snow
removal; or
(v)
A vehicle is parked in a manner that impedes emergency or municipal
operations.
That Peace Officer may cause that Vehicle to be removed, relocated or
impounded by the City.
53.
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
For the purpose of this bylaw, an act or omission by an employee or agent for a person is
deemed also to be an act or omission of the person if the act of omission occurred in the
course of the employee's employment with the person, or in the course of the agent
exercising the powers of or performing duties on behalf of the person under their agency
relationship.
54.
SEVERABILITY
If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any Section or Subsection of this Bylaw
to be invalid, that Section or Subsection shall be severed from the remainder of the Bylaw,
and the remaining provisions of this Bylaw shall continue to be valid and enforceable
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55.
TRANSITION AND EXECUTION
(1)
This Bylaw shall repeal Bylaw No. 1870-16 and amendments thereto on the date
of final passing.
(2)
This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the date of final passing.
Read a first time this 11th day of December, 2017
Read a second time this 11th day of December, 2017
Read a third time this 11th day of December, 2017
ORIGINAL SIGNED_
_
MAYOR
ORIGINAL SIGNED_
_
CITY MANAGER
SCHEDULE "A"
The description used for each offense listed in this schedule exists solely for purposes of
identifying and referencing and referencing the particular offense listed in the Bylaw, and shall
not be construed as limiting or altering any provision or offence identified in the test of the Bylaw
itself.
Offences Section
Reduced
fine (if paid
within
7 days)
Specified penalty
2(1)
Fail to obey traffic control device
$150.00
$300.00
2(5)
Alter, move or change traffic control device
$150.00
$300.00
3
Park on sidewalk or boulevard
$39.00
$78.00
4(1)
Park on crosswalk
$57.50
$115.00
4(2)
Park within 5m of crosswalk
$39.00
$78.00
5
Park within 5m of stop sign/yield sign
$57.50
$115.00
6(1)
Park within 5m of intersection
$39.00
$78.00
6(2)
Park within 5m of "T" intersection
$39.00
$78.00
6(3)
Park within 1.5m of driveway
$39.00
$78.00
7(1)
Park within 5m of fire hydrant
$57.50
$115.00
7(2)(i)
Taxi driver fail to remain in vehicle by hydrant
$175.00
$350.00
8
Double parking
$175.00
$350.00
9
Park left of yellow line on divided highway
$57.50
$115.00
10(1)
Park in alley
$39.00
$78.00
10(2)
Commercial vehicle parked more than 30
minutes
$39.00
$78.00
10(3)
Block alley
$57.50
$115.00
11(1)
Park in parkland
$57.50
$115.00
11(2)
Operate OHV in parkland
$57.50
$115.00
12
Parked outside markings
$39.00
$78.00
13(1)(i)
Park obstructing flow of traffic
$39.00
$78.00
13(1)(ii)
Park obstructing doorway
$39.00
$78.00
13(1)(iii)
Park obstructing emergency access
$175.00
$350.00
13(3)
Construct or place obstruction on Highway
$57.50
$115.00
13(6)
Fail to produce obstruction permit
$57.50
$115.00
14(1)
Fail to park RV at residents location
$57.50
$115.00
14(2)(i)
Parked for more than 72 hours
$57.50
$115.00
14(2)(i)
Rv not removed for 48 consecutive hours
$57.50
$115.00
14(3)
Occupied RV
$39.00
$78.00
15(1)
Unattached trailer
$39.00
$78.00
15(2)
Mobile unit on highway
$57.50
$115.00
16(1)(i)(i) Vehicle not paralleled parked to curb
$39.00
$78.00
16(1)(i)(ii) Vehicle more than 500mm from curb
$39.00
$78.00
17(1)(i)
Vehicle not angle parked where permitted
$39.00
$78.00
17(1)(ii)
Vehicle not parked in lines
$39.00
$78.00
17(1)(iii)
Vehicle right tire more than 500mm from curb
$39.00
$78.00
Offences Section
Reduced fine
(if paid
within 7
days)
Specified penalty
17(3)
Vehicle exceed 5.8m parked on angle
$39.00
$78.00
18
Allow vehicle to idle more than 30 minutes
$100.00
$200.00
19(1)
Vehicle on jacks or similar device
$57.50
$115.00
19(2)
Vehicle on jack with wheel(s) removed
$57.50
$115.00
20(2)
Abandoned vehicle
$57.50
$115.00
21
Park in passenger loading zone
$39.00
$78.00
22(1)
Park in commercial loading zone
$39.00
$78.00
23(1)
Park in loading zone longer than permitted
$39.00
$78.00
24(1)
Park where prohibited
$39.00
$78.00
24(2)
Stopped on highway where prohibited
$39.00
$78.00
24(3)
Park where obstructing traffic
$39.00
$78.00
26
Park in fire lane
$150.00
$300.00
27
Park in handicap zone
$125.00
$250.00
28(1)
Park in bus zone
$39.00
$78.00
29(1)
Park in excess of timed parking
$39.00
$78.00
30(1)
Park on private property
$39.00
$78.00
31(1)
Park on City property where prohibited
$39.00
$78.00
31(2)
Park on City property
$39.00
$78.00
32
Park where permit required
$39.00
$78.00
33(1)
Park in a taxi stand
$39.00
$78.00
33(2)
Taxi unattended in taxi stand
$39.00
$78.00
35(1)(i)
Jaywalking
$25.00
$50.00
35(1)(ii)
Cross against traffic control device
$25.00
$50.00
36(1)
Person(s) obstruct entrance to building
$39.00
$78.00
36(2)
Person(s) obstruct traffic
$39.00
$78.00
37
Have extension cord across sidewalk
$75.00
$150.00
39
Hitchhiking
$39.00
$78.00
40(1)
Animal or animal drawn vehicle on highway
$39.00
$78.00
40(2)
Bicycle on sidewalk
$39.00
$78.00
40(3)
Skateboard/rollerblade/scooter on sidewalk
$39.00
$78.00
41(1)
Commercial vehicle of truck route
$125.00
$250.00
41(1)(viii) Fail to produce permit for commercial vehicle
of
truck route
$300.00
$600.00
41(2)
Use engine retarder brakes
$75.50
$150.00
41(3)(i)
Total length exceeding 12.5 m in
residential
property
$125.00
$250.00
41(3)(ii)
Total length exceeding 12.5m in residential
area
between times
$125.00
$250.00
Offences Section
Reduced fine
(if paid
within 7
days)
Specified penalty
41(4)(i)
Commercial vehicle overweight
50%/total
$27.00/100kg
for overloads to
5000kg and
$47.00 over
5000kg plus 15%
victim fine
surcharge
41(6)
Over dimensional load without Permit
$250.00
$500.00
41(7)
Operate overweight during road ban
50%/total
$34.00/100kg
for overloads to
5000kg and
$47.00 over
5000kg plus 15%
victim fine
surcharge
41(8)(i)
Tracking on highway
$57.50
$115.00
41(9)(i)
Vehicle with improper tire on highway
$57.50
$115.00
41(10)
Activate flashing lights in school bus loading
zone
$25.00
$50.00
41(11)(i)
Park vehicle with dangerous goods
$250.00
$500.00
41(11)(ii)
Park vehicle with dangerous goods within 15m
of
any building
$250.00
$500.00
41(11)(iii) Fail to display placard
$75.00
$150.00
41(12)(i)
Unsecured load
$150.00
$300.00
42(1)(i)
Fail to obtain special events permit
$125.00
$250.00
43(2)
Break rank in Military/Funeral procession
$50.00
$100.00
44(1)
Fail to obtain temporary barricade permit
$125.00
$250.00
44(2)
Fail to maintain barricade
$57.50
$115.00
45
Allow gate to swing onto highway
$150.00
$300.00
46(1)
Perform construction/maintenance on
highway
without permit
$300.00
$600.00
47(1)
Park in snow removal route
$100.00
$200.00
48(1)
Shrubs in intersection sightline
$75.00
$150.00
48(2)
Fence in intersection sight line
$75.00
$150.00
49(1)
Unauthorized sale or display of goods
$115.00
$230.00
49(2)
Unauthorized sale of newspapers
$39.00
$78.00
50(1)
Littering
$57.50
$115.00
50(2)
Loading across sidewalk
$75.00
$150.00
50(3)
Cross Fire/Emergency line
$50.00
$100.00
50(4)(i)
Ice skate on roadway
$39.00
$78.00
50(4)(ii)
Coast sled/toboggan/ski on highway
$39.00
$78.00
50(6)
Climb/interfere with street furniture
$50.00
$100.00
50(7)
Graffiti/Defacement
$115.00
$230.00
Offenses Section
Reduced
fine (if paid
within
7 days)
Specified penalty
50(8)
Fail to obtain permit of sidewalk crossing
$125.00
$250.00
50(9)
Damage to painted lines
$39.00
$78.00
50(10)
Merchandise on sidewalks/street
$39.00
$78.00
50(11)
Distracting lights
$39.00
$78.00
SCHEDULE "B"
SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL ZONES, PLAYGROUND ZONES AND PLAYGROUND AREAS
Street or Avenue
Zoned as:
Aspen Avenue (Ashwood street to Applewood street)
Playground Zone
47 Street (50 to 53 Ave)
Playground Zone
52 Ave (45 to 47 Street)
Playground Zone
52 Avenue (53 to 55 Street)
Playground Zone
Northmount Drive (47 Street to Northlake Lane)
Playground Area
Garden Meadows Drive (Parkside Park to Knights of Columbus)
Playground Area
Garden Meadows Drive and Garnet Crescent
Playground Area
51 A Street (42 to 44 Ave) (Rotary Park)
Playground Area
37 Ave 53-54 Street (Lynnalta Park)
Playground Area
44-45 Ave (46-47 Street) (Ben George Park)
Playground Area
47A Ave (School Board Office)
Playground Area
47 Street (43 to 50 Avenues)
School Zone
52 Street (47 to 49 Ave)
School Zone
53 Street near 41 Avenue
School Zone
54 Street (40 to 43 Avenues)
School Zone
55 Avenue (Centennial Drive to 55 Street)
School Zone
52 Avenue (44 to 45 Street)
School Zone
47 Avenue (47 to 47A Street)
School Zone
56 Avenue (45 Street to Garwood Drive)
School Zone
Note:
Ranges listed in brackets are for reference only. Zones and Areas begin where signs are
physically posted and end where signs are physically posted.
School Zones, Playground Zones and Playground Areas may cover the same area and
therefore both apply.
Without limiting the above schedule any zones not listed, which are physically marked with
posted signs, can also be enforced under this Bylaw.
Zones in effect from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week. 365 days a year.
Above list is for information only. Areas and zones may be added or removed at any time.
SCHEDULE "C"
SCHEDULE OF ROADS WITH POSTED SPEED LIMITS
On Street or Avenue
Speed Limit
50 Avenue (47 Street East to Norm Brown Field)Manluk parking lot entrance
30 km/hr
All Highways within the City of Wetaskiwin unless otherwise specified in this
Bylaw
50 km/hr
40 Avenue (Highway 13 West) (West 60 Street to 57 Street)
60 km/hr
56 Street (Highway 2A) (Highway 13 to North of Centennial Drive)
60 km/hr
47 Street (Highway 13 to North of 60 Avenue)
60 km/hr
36 Street (Highway 13 to South of Garden Meadows Drive)
60 km/hr
50 Street (59 Ave to Northmount Drive)
60 km/hr
36 Street (South Garden Meadows Drive to 48 Avenue)
80 km/hr
Highway 13 East (36 Street to East of 47 Street)
90 km/hr
Highway 13 East (Train overpass to 47 Street)
80 Km/hr
Highway 13 West (57 Street to 60 Street)
60 Km/hr
Highway 13 West (60 Street to Reynolds Museum)
80 Km/hr
Note:
Ranges listed in brackets are for reference only. Zones begin where any Traffic Control Device is
physically located and end where a Traffic Control Device is physically located indicating a change
in speed limit. Without limiting the above schedule any zones not listed, which are physically
marked with posted signs can also be enforced under this Bylaw.
SCHEDULE "D"
SCHEDULE OF ROADS WITH 2 HOUR PARKING ZONE
On Street or Avenue
Stipulations
Map of the Downtown Parking
Monday - Friday,
(Schedule E)
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE "E"
DOWNTOWN AREA
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SCHEDULE "G"
HEAVY TRUCK PERMIT PROCEDURES
FOR OFF TRUCK ROUTE
1. All heavy vehicles as defined in bylaw 1893-17 must have a valid permit
A. School buses may be allowed to park on residential streets dependence
on neighbourhood safety requirements.
B. Permits not available to vehicles with tandem axels over 15m length.
2. Permits are valid for 1(one) year from date of approval.
3. Renewal is required to date of permit.
4. If there is a registered complaint, permit may/will be revoked.
5. Permit is non-transferable.
6. Application must be signed off by neighbours directly affected by the permit.
7. Permit applications will be reviewed with respect to traffic safety and road capacity.
8. Permit applications will be reviewed and approved by and at the discretion of
Protective Services Department and Engineering and Development Department.
9. Conditions may be affixed to the permit to the point of time restrictions and vehicle
placement at the discretion of the Protective Services Department and Engineering
and Development Department.
10. Failure to obtain a permit or renew a permit will be subject to a fine as per Schedule "A".
APPEALS
11. Decisions will be based on neighbourhood concerns and traffic safety.
12. Request for appeals sent to the Director of Protective Services in writing and will
be reviewed in ten (10) working days.
Residential Parking Application Heavy Truck -
Bylaw #1893-17
Phone: 780-361-4401
Fax: 780-352-0101
City of Wetaskiwin Protective Services
4705-50 Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB T9A
2E9
APPLICANT:
PHONE #:
ADDRESS:
DRIVERS LICENSE #:
VEHICLE:
ALBERTA LICENSE PLATE:
ADDRESS OF PARKED VEHICLE:
GVW:
APPLICANT SIGNATURE:
EXPIRY DATE:
Approved by Peace Officer:
DATE APPROVED:
Signature of Neighbours In
Agreement to Parked Vehicle
Print Name
Address
OFFICE USE ONLY
PERMIT#
PERMIT FEE: N/C
PAID: