Traffic & streets — Powell River, British Columbia
What is the speed limit? What are the rules for using the street?
In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, default speed limit: 50 km/h; truck route rule: Vehicles exceeding Commercial Transport Act limits require Special Traffic Permit.; street obstruction: No person shall place, deposit, or dump any rocks or dirt in or upon any street without consent of Engineer.; sidewalk or boulevard use: No person shall ride a bicycle on the sidewalk of any street or on a pedestrian path in any public park.. Source: Powell River Traffic Bylaw 931, 1978 (Consolidated November 18, 2025), verified 2026-08-28.
Powell River Traffic Bylaw 931, 1978 (Consolidated November 18, 2025)
adopted bylaw
default speed limit
50 km/h
s. 37(1)
truck route rule
Vehicles exceeding Commercial Transport Act limits require Special Traffic Permit.
s. 33
street obstruction
No person shall place, deposit, or dump any rocks or dirt in or upon any street without consent of Engineer.
s. 14
sidewalk or boulevard use
No person shall ride a bicycle on the sidewalk of any street or on a pedestrian path in any public park.
s. 39(1)
fine range
$30.00 if paid within 14 days; and $60.00 if paid after 14 days
s. 44(2)
scout note
Sets speed limits: 50 km/h default on municipal streets, up to 60 km/h on designated streets, 20 km/h on streets narrower than 8m; regulates traffic control devices and low-speed electric vehicles.