Traffic & streets — Ladysmith, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, default speed limit: 50 km/h; reduced speed zones: Schools: 30 km/h, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Playgrounds: 30 km/h, dawn and dusk.; truck route rule: Heavy trucks prohibited on residential highways unless designated Truck Route in Schedule C.; street obstruction: No excavation, container, or obstruction on highway without written permission from Director of Infrastructure Services.. Source: Streets and Traffic Bylaw 1999, No. 1309, verified 2026-08-28.

Streets and Traffic Bylaw 1999, No. 1309 adopted bylaw
default speed limit 50 km/h s. 21(1)
reduced speed zones Schools: 30 km/h, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Playgrounds: 30 km/h, dawn and dusk. s. 22; s. 23
truck route rule Heavy trucks prohibited on residential highways unless designated Truck Route in Schedule C. s. 46(1)
street obstruction No excavation, container, or obstruction on highway without written permission from Director of Infrastructure Services. s. 40(1)
sidewalk or boulevard use Cycles prohibited on sidewalks. Sidewalk patios require permit. No parking RVs/trailers on boulevard >72 hours. s. 29(2)(a); s. 58(2); s. 67
fine range $20.00 to $250.00 (Schedule A); up to $2,000.00 (s. 50) Schedule "A"; s. 50(2)
scout note

Sets a 50 km/h general street speed limit, 20 km/h in lanes, and 30 km/h in signed school and playground zones; regulates use of streets and highways within the Town.

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