Traffic & streets — Nakusp, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, default speed limit: 40 km/h; reduced speed zones: 30 km/h on playground zones (anytime) and school zones (8 AM - 5 PM on school days); 20 km/h in alleys; 30 km/h on Broadway Street between Nelson Avenue and northwest boundary of Downtown Cemetery; truck route rule: Trucks prohibited on highways signed 'No Thru Truck Traffic' or 'No Truck Traffic'; truck routes designated in Schedule B; street obstruction: Must obtain prior written CAO permission to excavate or break up highway surface, or place building materials/equipment on highway. Source: Traffic, Street, and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025, verified 2026-08-28.

Traffic, Street, and Sidewalk Control Bylaw No. 747, 2025 adopted bylaw
default speed limit 40 km/h s. 5(1) "must not drive or operate a Motor Vehicle on a Highway within the Village at a speed greater than 40 km/h"
reduced speed zones 30 km/h on playground zones (anytime) and school zones (8 AM - 5 PM on school days); 20 km/h in alleys; 30 km/h on Broadway Street between Nelson Avenue and northwest boundary of Downtown Cemetery s. 5(1)(i)-(iv)
truck route rule Trucks prohibited on highways signed 'No Thru Truck Traffic' or 'No Truck Traffic'; truck routes designated in Schedule B s. 6(1)-(2)
street obstruction Must obtain prior written CAO permission to excavate or break up highway surface, or place building materials/equipment on highway s. 6(4) and s. 6(6)
sidewalk or boulevard use No riding cycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, or motor vehicles on sidewalks; children under 10 on cycles exempt s. 8(15)-(16)
scout note

Sets speed limits: 40 km/h general (30 km/h on part of Broadway St, 20 km/h in alleys, 30 km/h in posted school/playground zones). Regulates parking, sidewalk use and other street matters Village-wide.

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