Traffic & streets — New Westminster, British Columbia
What is the speed limit? What are the rules for using the street?
In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, truck route rule: Heavy Trucks over 11,800 kg GVW prohibited on streets not designated as Truck Routes in Schedule C.; street obstruction: Street Occupancy Permit required for excavation, obstruction, or occupation of a Public Place or Street.; sidewalk or boulevard use: No person shall drive on a Sidewalk except entering driveway. Cycles prohibited on sidewalks listed in Schedule B.; fines: fine not exceeding $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both. Source: Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015, verified 2026-08-28.
Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015
adopted bylaw
truck route rule
Heavy Trucks over 11,800 kg GVW prohibited on streets not designated as Truck Routes in Schedule C.
s. 10.6
street obstruction
Street Occupancy Permit required for excavation, obstruction, or occupation of a Public Place or Street.
s. 5.7
sidewalk or boulevard use
No person shall drive on a Sidewalk except entering driveway. Cycles prohibited on sidewalks listed in Schedule B.
s. 7.2, s. 6.13
fine range
fine not exceeding $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both
s. 1.7
scout note
Regulates traffic and the use of streets and other public places within the City of New Westminster.