Traffic & streets — Castlegar, British Columbia

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

In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, default speed limit: 50 km per hour; reduced speed zones: 30 km/h in a zone where signs are posted indicating that the road is being repaired; truck route rule: Trucks over 13,700 kg restricted unless on posted route; 5,500 kg limit on Columbia Avenue.; street obstruction: Excavation or obstruction requires fencing, signage, and warning lights; placing materials on highway prohibited.. Source: Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 1015 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.

Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 1015 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
default speed limit 50 km per hour s. 3.1
reduced speed zones 30 km/h in a zone where signs are posted indicating that the road is being repaired s. 3.9
truck route rule Trucks over 13,700 kg restricted unless on posted route; 5,500 kg limit on Columbia Avenue. s. 3.19, 3.20
street obstruction Excavation or obstruction requires fencing, signage, and warning lights; placing materials on highway prohibited. s. 3.4, 3.10
sidewalk or boulevard use No driving vehicles, riding cycles, or skateboards on sidewalks or boulevards; parking prohibited. s. 3.2, 3.28, 4.1
fine range not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) s. 75
scout note

Sets lane speed limit of 20 km/h (30 km/h in posted road-work zones), designates truck routes, and prohibits street/highway obstruction.

Machine-readable: traffic-streets.json · Official website: https://www.castlegar.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Traffic & streets in other municipalities