Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 (consolidated)

Salmon Arm, British Columbia · adopted 1994-10-24

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District of Salmon Arm Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Effective Date - October 24, 1994 CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY This is a consolidation of the bylaws below. The amending bylaws have been combined with the original bylaw for convenience only. This consolidation is not a legal document. Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and applications of the bylaw on this subject. Amending Bylaws Date of Adoption Bylaw 2661 March 4, 1997 Bylaw 2734 October 28, 1997 Bylaw 2747 December 9, 1997 Bylaw 2992 March 27, 2000 Bylaw 3145 March 11, 2002 Bylaw 3298 December 24, 2008 Bylaw 3299 December 15, 2003 Bylaw 4188 February 27, 2017 Bylaw 4470 August 23, 2021 Bylaw 4610 Bylaw 4773 October 23, 2023 August 24, 2026 Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 2 of 33 August 24, 2026 CITY OF SALMON ARM BYLAW NO. 1971 A bylaw to regulate traffic, parking and the use of streets, within the City of Salmon Arm The Council of the City of Salmon Arm, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw may be cited as "City of Salmon Arm Traffic Bylaw No. 1971". 2. INDEX PART I DEFINITIONS PART II AUTHORITIES 201 DIRECTOR 202 PEACE OFFICERS 203 FIRE CHIEF 204 BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PART III TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 301 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 302 CONFORMANCE 303 DAMAGE TO DEVICES 304 OBEY COMMANDS 305 SPEED LIMITS HIGHWAYS 306 SPEED LIMITS LANES 307 SPEED LIMITS CONSTRUCTION 308 DAMAGE TO SIDEWALKS 309 BLOCKING INTERSECTIONS 310 VEHICLE WHEELS 311 LOAD LIMITS 312 VEHICLE SIZE 313 TRAFFIC AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS 314 OVERLOAD OVERSIZE PERMIT 315 CYCLES 316 DRIVING ON BIKEWAY 317 PROOF OF PAYMENT 318 COURTESY PARKING PERMIT 319 COMMERCIAL PARKING PERMIT Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 3 of 33 August 24, 2026 320 UTILITY PARKING PERMIT 321 OFFICIAL PARKING PERMIT 322 EXEMPTIONS 323 REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC VIOLATION 324 IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES 325 REGULATED PARKING 326 QUIET ZONE 327 ENGINE RETARDER 328 NOISE ON HIGHWAY 329 NOISE FROM OPERATION OF VEHICLE 330 TRANSPORT ON EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE 331 TRUCK ROUTE PART IV PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS 401 CROSSING HIGHWAYS 402 ENTERING ROADWAY 403 WALKING ON ROADWAY 404 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 405 WALKING ON HIGHWAYS 406 BUS STOP 407 POSSESSION OF LIQUOR PART V PARKING REGULATIONS 501 VIOLATIONS 1. SIDEWALK 2. DRIVEWAY 3. LANE 4. INTERSECTION 5. HYDRANT 6. CROSSWALK 7. STOP SIGN 8. EXIT 9. RAILWAY 10. SALES 11. OBSTRUCTION 12. DOUBLE PARKING 13. BRIDGE 14. SIGN 15. WRONG SIDE 16. DISTANCE FROM CURB 17. ANGLE PARKING 18. RESERVE PARKING 19. HOURS Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 4 of 33 August 24, 2026 20. TRUCK 21. LANE EXIT 22. STALL 23. CYCLE 24. OVERTIME 25. PARKING LOTS 26. LOADING ZONES 27. SCHOOL GROUNDS 28. TRAILER 29. DISABLED 30. BUS STOP ZONE 31. FIRE ZONE 502 PARKING VIOLATION PART VI USE OF HIGHWAYS REGULATIONS 601 DRAINAGE 602 LITTERING 603 CONSTRUCTION 604 IMPEDING TRAFFIC - DAMAGE TO STREETS 605 NOISE AND ADVERTISING 606 TREES OVER HIGHWAYS 607 STRUCTURES OVER HIGHWAYS 608 DEFACING POLES 609 PARADES 610 FUNERAL PROCESSIONS 611 PROPERTY ACCESS PART VII PENALTIES 701 GENERAL PENALTY 702 VOLUNTARY PAYMENT 703 DEFAULT 704 RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER PART VIII GENERAL 801 VALIDITY 802 ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 5 of 33 August 24, 2026 PART I - DEFINITIONS In this bylaw: "ACCESS means a driveway intended for ingress and/or egress to abutting property from a highway. "ACCESS PERMIT means a permit which authorizes provision of access to an abutting property from an adjacent highway. "ANGLE PARKING" means the parking of a vehicle other than parallel to a curb. "BIKEWAY means the portion of the highway intended either exclusively or partially for use by cyclists. "BOULEVARD" means on a street with curbs, means that portion of the street lying between a curb and the adjoining property line, and on a street without curbs, means that portion of the street lying between the shoulder and the adjoining property line. "BUS" means a vehicle for hire operated by British Columbia Transit, its designate or successor and used for the transportation of passengers and operated in conjunction with a street transportation system in the City, but does not include a custom transit vehicle. "BUS STOP" means an area on a street marked for the stopping or parking of buses only, and: a) designated as such by Council or the Director; or b) delineated by a sign or extending 10 metres from and in the direction indicated on the sign; c) an area delineated by a red curb or line. "BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" means the person appointed by the City and any person delegated to assist him in enforcing municipal laws and regulations as set out in this bylaw. "CITY" means the City of Salmon Arm. "COUNCIL" means the Council of the City of Salmon Arm. "COUPON DISPENSER" means an automatic meter, installed for the purpose of controlling and measuring the duration of parking, which dispenses a coupon upon full compliance with the provisions as specified on the dispensing machine." "CROSSWALK" means a) a portion of the roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by signs or by lines or other markings on the surface; or Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 6 of 33 August 24, 2026 b) the portion of a highway at an intersection that is included within the connection of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on the opposite sides of the highway, or within the extension of the lateral lines of the sidewalk on one side of the highway, measured from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the roadway; "CURB" means the raised structural element which may be installed at the outside edge of a highway or median parking area; "DIRECTOR" means the Director of Engineering and Public Works and the person appointed as such by the City, and any person delegated to assist them in carrying out their duties under this bylaw. "DOUBLE PARKING" means the standing of a vehicle in the travelled portion of the highway, adjacent to a parked vehicle, or parking space. "FIRE CHIEF" means the person appointed as such by the City and any person delegated to assist him in carrying out his duties under this bylaw. "FIRE ZONE" means that portion of a highway which is contained within the projected extension of the lateral boundaries of every parcel of land upon which any Fire Hall is constructed and in which any equipment for use in fighting fire and/or other emergency uses is held, stored or maintained and so marked by the City. "HANDICAPPED ZONE" means that portion of a highway designated by a traffic control device for the exclusive use of vehicles displaying an authorized handicapped identification label. "HIGHWAY" includes all public streets, roads, ways, trails, lanes, bridges, trestles, ferry landings and approaches and any other public way or right-of-way designed or intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles. "LANED HIGHWAY" means a highway or the part of a highway that is divided into two or more marked lanes for the movement of vehicular traffic in the same direction. "LANEWAY" means a service road along the back of residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property not exceeding 8 metres in width. "LOADING ZONE" means that portion of a highway designated by a traffic control device for the exclusive use of commercial vehicles loading or unloading passengers or property. "ONE WAY STREET"" means a highway designated as one way, by traffic control devices, upon which vehicles shall move only in the direction indicated. "HEAVY TRUCK" means a motor vehicle which: a) has a licensed gross vehicle weight in excess of 5,500 kg.; or b) comprises a tractor towing one or more trailers or semi-trailers. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 7 of 33 August 24, 2026 "OPERATOR" means any person who drives, operates, propels or is in physical control of a vehicle, and shall be deemed to include the person in whose name the vehicle is registered. "OWNER" means: a) as applied to a vehicle, the person who holds the legal title to the vehicle; or b) as applied to a vehicle, the person who is entitled to be and is in possession of the vehicle; or c) as applied to a vehicle, the person in whose name the vehicle is registered; or d) as applied to real property, the registered owner of a property immediately fronting a subject portion of a Highway. "PARADE" means the procession or group of pedestrians except members of the Armed Forces) numbering more than fifteen, standing, marching or walking on any street or sidewalk, or any combination of pedestrians, animals or vehicles numbering ten or more except funeral processions) standing or moving on any street. "PARK" when prohibited, means the stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, upon a highway, except when standing temporarily for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in loading or unloading. "PARKING STALL" means a portion of a highway, City or Downtown Parking Commission parking lot indicated by a traffic control device as a parking place for one vehicle. "PERMIT" means a document in writing issued pursuant to this bylaw. "PERSONS" means human beings, male or female, and includes a company or body corporate. "PEACE OFFICER" means any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and any person delegated to assist him in carrying out his duties under this bylaw. "PUBLIC PLACE" includes any place to which the public have access as of right or by invitation, express or implied; "RESERVED PARKING" means a parking stall reserved for a special use as indicated by a traffic control device; "ROAD CLOSURE PERMIT" means a permit which authorizes the closure of a highway or portion of a highway; "ROADWAY" means the portion of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder; and where a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" refers to any one roadway separately and not to all of them collectively; Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 8 of 33 August 24, 2026 "SHOULDER" means the portion of the highway between the travelled portion of an uncurbed highway and the ditch; or if there is no ditch, the area between the travelled portion of the highway and the boulevard. "SIDEWALK" means the portion of a highway intended exclusively for use by pedestrians. "SIDEWALK CROSSING" means the altered portion of a sidewalk or curb so as to allow for the passage of vehicular traffic. "STOP OR STAND" means, a) when required, a complete cessation from movement; and b) when prohibited, the complete cessation from movement of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device; "STREET" includes public road, highway, bridge, viaduct, lane, sidewalk and parking lot, and any other way normally open to the public, but does not include a private right-of-way on private property; "TEMPORARY SHELTER" means a tent, lean to or other form of shelter that is temporary and portable in nature that is constructed from nylon, plastic, cardboard or other similar non-rigid material, and that covers an area of less than ten (10) square metres; "TIME" means either Pacific Standard Time, or Pacific Daylight Saving Time, whichever is proclaimed to be in effect by the Province of British Columbia. "TRAFFIC VIOLATION" means a Notice of Traffic or Parking Violation. "TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE" means a sign, traffic control signal, line, parking meter, marking, space, painted curb, barricade, or other device, placed or erected under this bylaw for the purpose of regulating vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic "and shall have the same meaning as the corresponding device in the "Motor Vehicle Act", and where such device is not included in the "Motor Vehicle Act" it shall have the same meaning as that described in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices of Canada as amended from time to time." "TRAILER" means a vehicle, excluding a recreation vehicle that is at any time capable of being drawn upon a highway by a motor vehicle. "TRUCK ROUTE" means a highway, a portion of highway, or a series of connected highways, designated and described as such in Schedule "B" on which heavy trucks may be present and travel during the times set out in this bylaw. "VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE" means a wheel clamp device that is designed to prevent vehicles from being moved. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 9 of 33 August 24, 2026 "WALKWAY" means a public way designed and intended exclusively for use by pedestrians. PART II - AUTHORITIES The Director is hereby authorized: 201. 1) to order the placing and erection of traffic control devices for the regulation, control or prohibition of traffic, for the purposes of giving effect to the provisions of the MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 318 and this Bylaw; 2) when, in his opinion, any street or any section thereof is unsafe or unsuitable for traffic, or it is advisable that traffic should be restricted or diverted therefrom, to order the temporary closing of such street or section thereof, or the restriction or diversion of traffic thereon; 3) where owing to work of construction, repair, or maintenance, or owing to damage by accident or storm or other emergency, any street or any portion thereof is unsafe or unsuitable for traffic, which requires that traffic be restricted on or diverted from a street, may temporarily close such street or portion thereof to vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic or both or otherwise restrict or divert the traffic thereon or therefrom, and for that purpose may place thereon traffic control devices, lamps, notices or other warnings; 4) to order the placing or erection of traffic control devices for the regulation, control or prohibition of the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on a street; 5) to order the placing or erection, for temporary periods not exceeding thirty (30) days at any one time, of traffic control devices prohibiting parking: (a) at the entrance to dance halls, funeral parlours, or other places of public assemblage during the period of assemblage therein; (b) upon either or both sides of the street or portion thereof along the route of any parade or other procession, a street festival, a race or other event, or in the vicinity of large gatherings; (c) at any location where, in special circumstances it is deemed necessary to facilitate or safeguard traffic; or (d) in front of any buildings or structures under construction, alteration, repair or demolition; 6) to set apart and allot portions of streets adjacent to federal, provincial or municipal public buildings for the exclusive use of officials and officers Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 10 of 33 August 24, 2026 engaged in them for the parking of vehicles, and the regulations of that parking; 7) to order the designation of portions of streets as : (a) bus stops; (b) bus shelters; (c) loading zones; (d) taxi zones; or (e) cycle paths; 8) to order the erection, maintenance and operation of automatic or other mechanical meters for the purpose of allotting and controlling parking spaces for vehicles and charging for, measuring and recording the duration of parking; 9) to make orders regarding the size, location and type of signs other than traffic control devices that may be permitted on a street; and 10) to order the alteration, repainting, tearing down or removal of any sign or other thing on a street, whether erected or placed thereon with or without his approval, without compensation to any person for loss or damage resulting from such alteration, repainting, tearing down or removal; 11) to order or authorize the erection, maintenance, and operation of bus shelters that may be permitted on a street; 12) to mark traffic lanes on streets and to designate streets on which a distinguishing single line, broken line or double line shall be marked, such lines need not be in the middle of the travelled portion of the street; 13) to designate streets or portions of streets upon which only such vehicle or classes thereof at such times and upon such conditions as may be prescribed; 14) to permit the temporary installation of banners, in the promotion of special community events, across any street or highway, subject to certain conditions; 202. 1) Peace Officers, or any person duly authorized, may in the course of duty: a) issue traffic violations for violations of this bylaw; b) direct and regulate traffic in any manner deemed necessary and in doing so, may disregard any traffic control device; c) impound any vehicle, trailer or cycle that is in violation of this bylaw; Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 11 of 33 August 24, 2026 d) seize or caused to be seized by applying a vehicle immobilization device to any vehicle, trailer or cycle that is in violation of this bylaw; e) require the driver of any vehicle to weigh same at any weigh scale forthwith. 203. 1) The Fire Chief, or any person duly authorized, may in the course of duty: a) direct and regulate traffic in any manner deemed necessary and in doing so, may disregard any traffic control device; b) impound, if necessary, for the purpose of carrying out required duties, any vehicle c) designate in any manner, a line or lines near the location of a fire or other emergency, beyond which the public shall not pass. 204. 1) The Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or any person duly authorized, may: a) issue traffic violations for violations of this bylaw; b) place temporary "No Parking" signs and barricades or other applicable traffic control devices: c) impound any vehicle, trailer or cycle in violation of this bylaw. PART III - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 301. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this bylaw, all traffic control devices installed in the City shall be deemed to be duly authorized traffic control devices under this bylaw. 302. No person shall park, drive or operate a vehicle or cycle, in contravention of a traffic control device. 303. No person shall drive or walk on or over a newly painted line or marking, nor remove or alter any traffic control device. 304. Every person shall at all times comply with any lawful order, direction, signal or command made or given by a police officer, bylaw enforcement officer, fireman, flagman, ambulance attendant, or school patrol. 305. 1) No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle upon a highway within the City at a greater rate of speed than 50 km/h unless otherwise posted. 2) When a speed limit sign has been erected on any highway within the City no person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle on that portion of highway at a greater rate of speed than that indicated on the sign. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 12 of 33 August 24, 2026 307. No person shall operate a vehicle within a construction zone at a speed greater than 30 km/h unless otherwise posted. 308. 1) No person operating a vehicle shall park, drive in. or upon any walkway, sidewalk, curb or boulevard so as to encumber, obstruct, or damage same. 2) When a sidewalk crossing is not available, crossing by a vehicle will be permitted upon adequate provision being made to protect the sidewalk or boulevard from damage by the use of suitable planking or other material, having due consideration for the size and weight of the vehicle and load. 309. No person operating a vehicle shall block an intersection or a marked crosswalk, notwithstanding any traffic control signal. 310. 1) No person shall, without first obtaining written authority from the Director, operate on a highway a vehicle having wheels, tires, or tracks constructed or equipped with projecting spikes, cleats, ribs, clamps, pads, flanges, lugs, or other attachments or projections which form all or a portion of the tread or traction surface of the wheel. 2) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the use of snow chains or studded tires during the period from October 1 in any calendar year to April 30 of the following year. 311. 1) No person shall, without a permit issued under authority of this bylaw and subject to the provisions of this bylaw, operate on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles and trailers having a gross weight not conforming to the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act and the Commercial Transport Act and Regulations thereto. 2) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the use of snow chains or studded tires during the period from October 1 in any calendar year to April 30 of the following year. 312. No person shall, without a permit issued under authority of this bylaw and subject to the provisions of this bylaw, operate on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles and trailers having a size not conforming to the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act and Commercial Transport Act and Regulations thereto. 313. 1) Where, in the opinion of the Director, any highway is liable to damage because of the gross weight or size of the vehicle or load thereon, he may regulate, limit or prohibit the use of the highway by any person owning, operating or in charge of the vehicle used therein or the goods carried therein and he may post notices or signs to inform the general public of these regulations. 2) During any period of traffic and load restrictions as outlined in Subsection 1., any peace officer may intercept any vehicle or combination of vehicles and trailers which, Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 13 of 33 August 24, 2026 together with its load, such peace officer believes to exceed the said load limit, as set forth in this Division, and require the driver of such vehicle or combination of vehicles and trailers to proceed to weighing scales to properly determine the weight of such vehicle or combination of vehicles and trailers together with its load. 314. 1) Overload and/or Oversize Permits, allowing the use of the highway, may be issued to persons transporting commodities where the gross weight and size are not in conformance with the Motor Vehicle Act and the Commercial Transport Act and regulations thereto. 2) Approval of such application permit lies with the Director or person designated by him/her. 3) Such permit shall be carried in the vehicle whenever it is being driven on City streets and shall be produced to any Police Officer for inspection upon request. 4) Permit Cost -as set out in the Fee for Service Bylaw as amended together with any direct costs incurred due to utility relocation or damages caused as per item 5). 5) The Director may, at his discretion, require the applicant to deposit with the Municipal Clerk a bond of indemnity to secure payment to the Municipality of the cost of repairing or reconstructing any road or other property of the Municipality damaged by reason of the driving or operating of the vehicle for which the permit is granted. Such bond shall be in an amount prescribed by the Director. 315. 1) No person shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or walkway. 2) No person shall leave a cycle on a highway or public place in a position which obstructs the free movement of pedestrian or vehicle traffic, and where a cycle is found as stated herein, the said cycle may be impounded forthwith. 3) Cycles impounded will be sold at public auction after 90 days, unless claimed by the owner. 316. 1) No person shall move, drive, run, propel, or park any vehicle along, over or across any bikeway except at bikeway crossings specifically constructed for vehicular traffic. a) Light carriages or chairs designed for the convenience of children or physically disabled or mobility impaired may be operated on a bikeway. 2) All cyclists must yield right-of-way to any pedestrian, light carriages or chairs designed for the conveyance of children or invalids stationed or standing upon crossings or proceeding along any bikeway. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 14 of 33 August 24, 2026 317. Proof of Payment for any parking or traffic violation shall be an official receipt obtainable at the City of Salmon Arm. 318. 1) Courtesy Parking Permits may be issued by Council to persons from out of town attending conventions, seminars or other activities where large numbers of people are staying temporarily in the City. 2) Applications will be in writing and must be received at least thirty 30) days before the event is to take place. 3) Permit Cost - as set out in the Fee for Service Bylaw as amended. 319. 1) Commercial parking permits may be issued annually on request to the owner of a commercial vehicle upon payment of the required fee, unless the Parking Permit issued to such owner has been revoked within twelve (12) calendar months of the application for such permit. 2) Permits may be issued to the owner of a commercial vehicle which is used by a business and who complies with the following provisions: a) Holds a valid Business Licence within the City. b) The vehicle has the name and address of the vehicle operator or owner plainly painted, printed or displayed in a conspicuous place on both sides of the vehicle. c) Performs a service that requires vehicles under permit to be at the work site. 3) The permit so issued shall be valid only for the year in which it is issued. 4) Such permit may be revoked at any time, and a proportionate amount of the fee paid covering the period to the end of the year for which the permit was originally issued shall, upon application therefore and upon surrender of such permit, be refunded to the person to whom the permit was issued. 5) a) A Parking Permit may be transferred from one commercial vehicle to another providing all such vehicles are owned by the applicant for the permit. Such permit must be visible through the windshield when required for use. b) A list of vehicle licence numbers which are covered by a permit must be submitted at time of application for a permit. 6) All commercial vehicles displaying a valid parking permit may be parked where limited parking is designated in the City while actively providing services authorized pursuant to the permit. 7) The charge for such Parking Permit shall be as set out in the Fee for Service Bylaw as amended. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 15 of 33 August 24, 2026 320. 1) Utility Parking Permits may be issued annually on request, to Federal and Provincial Government Departments or agencies, Crown corporations and utility service organizations. 2) All utility vehicles displaying a valid parking permit may be parked where limited parking is designated in the City while actively providing services authorized pursuant to the permit 3) The charge for such Parking Permit shall be as set out in the Fee for Service Bylaw as amended. 321. 1) Official Parking Permits may be issued annually to persons engaged in duties directly related to the administration of the City in an official or service capacity, to permit extended parking in time restricted public parking spaces. 2) Applications are processed through the Bylaw Enforcement office and permit holders must supply the appropriate licence plate number. 322. 1) The operator of any of the following vehicles shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 501 of this bylaw: a) Vehicles identified by sign or insignia as belonging to the City; b) Vehicles having attached to the windshield a permit issued under Section 318, 319, or 320; c) Wrecking vehicles; while such vehicles are actually engaged in works of necessity requiring them to be stopped or parked in contravention of any such provisions. d) Emergency vehicles; this exemption shall not relieve the drivers of such vehicles from taking due precaution to indicate the presence of such vehicle on the street while so parked or stopped. 2) It shall be unlawful for any person to display on any vehicle any card, sticker or certificate purporting to provide for any exemption from the provisions of this bylaw unless such card, sticker or certificate has been duly authorized as set out in this part. 323. No person, other than the owner or operator of a vehicle, shall remove from a vehicle any traffic violation issued under the authority of this bylaw. 324. 1) A Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or person authorized by the Director, finding a vehicle unlawfully occupying any portion of a highway or public place, may detain, remove or impound such vehicle, and thereupon shall cause it to be taken to a place of storage. 2) All costs and charges for the removal, care, or storage of a motor vehicle removed under this bylaw shall be paid by the owner of the motor vehicle, and shall be a lien Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 16 of 33 August 24, 2026 thereon in favour of the keeper of any repair shop, garage or storage place in which that motor vehicle is stored, and the same may be enforced by him in the manner provided by the Repairers Lien Act or the Warehouse Lien Act. 325. All highways and City parking lots, where parking is permitted or restricted are hereby designated as parking zones and traffic control devices may be placed from time to time to indicate such regulations or restrictions. 326. Whenever traffic-control devices are erected indicating a zone of quiet, no person operating a vehicle within such zone shall sound the horn or other warning device of such vehicle except in an emergency, nor operate the motor of such vehicle so as to cause unnecessary noise. 327. No person shall use engine valve retarder brakes on any highway within the City of Salmon Arm. 328. No person shall make or cause any noise or sound on any highway or other public place which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity. 329. No person shall start, drive, turn, or stop any motor vehicle, or accelerate the vehicle engine while the vehicle is stationary, in a manner which causes any loud and unnecessary noise in or from the engine, exhaust system, or the braking system, or from the contact of the tires with the roadway. 330. No driver of a vehicle shall transport any person on the running board, fender, hood, cargo compartment or other exterior portion of the vehicle unless a suitable guard-rail is provided and so attached to the vehicle to protect that person from falling or being thrown therefrom. 331. 1) No person shall drive, operate, or park a heavy truck on any highway in the City other than on a truck route on and during the times set out in this bylaw or Schedule "B" of this bylaw, except: a) any heavy truck operating for or on behalf of the City; b) as authorized by a permit issued by the Director or City Engineer; c) where it is necessary to deviate from one of the highways designated in Schedule "B" for the purpose of delivering or receiving goods or other such common commercial purpose by the shortest route from the nearest truck route with the least impact on residential areas as specified in Section 5 "Departure from a Truck Route"; or d) where heavy trucks on any highway or part of a highway have been properly authorized as a temporary detour truck route. 2) Identification of Truck Routes Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 17 of 33 August 24, 2026 a) The Director may cause signs or other traffic control devices to be erected along a truck route to identify the beginning and end of a truck route. b) The "Truck Route" map prepared on behalf of the City is for convenience of reference only and the omission of a truck route from it or the indication of a truck route on it, shall not be deemed for the purposes of this bylaw to contradict or override the designation of truck routes as set out in Schedule "B" of this bylaw. 3) Restrictions on Truck Routes a) The Director may restrict the use of a truck route for purposes of safety, damages, etc.: i) as to size, weight, type, height or other specification of a heavy truck which may be driven on a truck route; and ii) as to the hours when a heavy truck may be driven on the truck route. b) Where the Director places a restriction authorized by this Section on a truck route, the Director shall cause signs or other traffic control devices to be erected along the truck route to inform persons of the restriction placed on its use. c) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this bylaw or of a permit issued by the Director, where a bridge, highway or portion of a highway is expressly limited as to maximum weight, height, length, or width by a traffic control device erected by the Director, no truck or load shall exceed the maximum limits allowed by the said traffic control device. d) Where, in the opinion of the Director, any highway is liable to damage through extraordinary traffic thereon, the Director of Engineering and Public Works may regulate, limit or prohibit the use of the highway by any person operating or in charge of the extraordinary traffic, or owning the goods carried thereby or the vehicles used therein. 4) Permits a) The Director, may, under circumstances which he considers warrants a permit for the purosess of safety, damages, etc., issue a permit authorizing the movement or parking of a heavy truck on certain highways other than truck routes. b) A person driving a heavy truck on a route authorized by a permit under this section shall produce the same when required to do so by a Peace Officer or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer. 5) Departure from a Truck Route Notwithstanding Section 331 above: a) A person driving a heavy truck may drive on a highway other than a truck route: i) to collect or deliver cargo; or ii) to supply a service provided that the person takes the shortest direct accessible connection between the nearest Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 18 of 33 August 24, 2026 truck route and the destination and returns to the truck route using the same connection. b) In the event that the person driving a heavy truck has a subsequent delivery to make or subsequent service to supply in the same area, the person may proceed to make the subsequent delivery or service before proceeding by the most direct accessible connection to the nearest truck route. c) A person driving a heavy truck shall enter the City only on a truck route unless another point of entry, not signed "No Heavy Trucks", forms the most direct connection between the City boundary and the point of origin or collection for services, merchandise or material and the person shall proceed form that point of entry to the nearest truck route. d) A person driving a heavy truck shall exit the City only on a truck route except where another point of exit, not signed "No Heavy Trucks", forms the most direct connection between the point of delivery for services, merchandise or material outside the City and the person shall proceed from the point of exit to the nearest truck route. e) A person driving or operating a heavy truck from a business premises that is not on a truck route shall, upon leaving the business premises, proceed to the nearest truck route by the closest and most direct highway. f) If any heavy truck is permitted to be stored or parked in accordance with the City of Salmon Zoning Bylaw or any applicable bylaw at a location off a truck route, and the truck conforms with all other highway use regulations, but is not engaged in the transport of materials or any other things to or from the premises, a person may drive the truck to and from the place where it is stored or parked, and in doing so, shall drive it on the highway or highways forming the most direct accessible connection between the location where the truck is housd and the nearest truck route. g) The provisions of this Section shall not relieve a person in charge or control of a heavy truck from compliance with other parking and traffic regulations. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 19 of 33 August 24, 2026 PART IV - PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS 401. No pedestrian shall stand on the travelled portion of a highway while waiting to cross a highway. 402. No pedestrian shall leave the curb, or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impractical for the driver to stop. 403. No pedestrian shall walk on the travelled portion of a highway if a sidewalk or shoulder or other space is available as a walking area. 404. No pedestrian shall cross a highway in a crosswalk in contravention of a traffic control signal. 405. Every pedestrian crossing a highway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall give the right-of-way to all vehicles on the highway. 406. No pedestrian shall cross a highway in front of a bus which has stopped to load or unload passengers except at an intersection controlled by a traffic control signal. 407. No pedestrian shall be in possession of open liquor on any highway, including sidewalks or boulevards, except where said liquor is possessed pursuant to and in compliance with a licence issued under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 20 of 33 August 24, 2026 PART V - PARKING REGULATIONS 501. Except when necessary to avoid conflicts with traffic, or to comply with the law, or the directions of a Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle: 1) On a sidewalk or boulevard. 2) In front of a public or private access. 3) upon or in any lane except while the vehicle is being expeditiously and steadily loaded or unloaded and then not in such a position or manner as to obstruct free movement of other vehicles. 4) Within an intersection except as permitted by a traffic control device. 5) Within 5 metres of a fire hydrant measured from a point on the curb or edge of the roadway which is closest to the fire hydrant. 6) On a crosswalk or within 6 metres of the approach side of a crosswalk. 7) Within 6 metres upon the approach to a stop sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway. 8) Within 6 metres either side of the entrance to or exit from any hotel, theatre, public meeting place, fire hall or playground. 9) Within 15 metres of the nearest rail of a railway crossing. 10) Upon any highway for the principal purpose of: a) displaying a vehicle for sale; b) advertising, greasing, painting, wrecking, washing, storing or repairing any vehicle, except where repairs are necessitated by an emergency; c) displaying signs; d) selling flowers, fruit, vegetables, seafood, or other commodities or articles 11) a) Alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking obstructs traffic. b) In such a manner as to obstruct the visibility of any standard traffic control device. c) Upon a roadway in such a manner as to obstruct the free passage of traffic on the roadway. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 21 of 33 August 24, 2026 12) On the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a roadway. 13) Upon a bridge except as permitted by any applicable traffic control device. 14) In any place in contravention of a traffic control device that gives notice that stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited or restricted in such place. 15) Upon a two-way roadway other than the right side of the roadway and with the right hand wheels parallel to that side. 16) On a roadway more than 30 centimetres from the curb of such roadway if a curb has been constructed. 17) In a designated angle parking zone where the length of such vehicle and any trailer attached thereto exceeds 6 metres. 18) On any highway in a space adjacent to any Federal, Provincial or Municipal public building designed as being reserved for the use of officials unless the operator is such official. 19) On any highway for a continuous period exceeding seventy-two 72) hours without first obtaining the written permission of the Director. 20) Between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day on any highway in a residential area, park a truck or commercial vehicle having a licensed gross vehicle weight in excess of 5,500 kg. 21) Within 3 metres of the entrance or exit of a lane. 22) Upon any portion of the highway where traffic control devices consisting of lines are painted upon the surface of the highway to designate parking areas, except within such designated space or area. 23) Upon a portion of a highway that has been improved and designated by traffic control devices for the travel of cycles; 24) a) On any highway where traffic control devices indicate the length of time allowed for parking, in contravention of the length of time indicated on the applicable traffic control device. b) Where a vehicle has been parked within a restricted parking stall for any period of time, no person shall move the vehicle to another restricted stall within the same block to avoid the time limit. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 22 of 33 August 24, 2026 c) In order to determine the time which a vehicle has been parked in a location where parking is restricted to a specific time, a Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer or other person charged with the enforcement of parking prohibitions and restrictions may place an erasable chalk mark on the tread face of the tire of the parked or stopped vehicle without such Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer or other person or the City incurring any liability for so doing. 25. On any public parking lot operated by the Downtown Parking Commission or City where traffic control devices indicate the length of time allowed for parking, in contravention of the length of time indicated on the applicable traffic control device. a) in a coupon dispenser controlled parking lot: i) without first obtaining a coupon from the coupon dispenser and conspicuously displaying such coupon, imprinted side up, on the vehicle dash board; and once the posted maximum parking time, commencing from the time and date imprinted on the coupon obtained from the dispenser, has elapsed. ii) once the posted maximum parking time, commencing from the time and date imprinted on the coupon obtained from the dispenser, has elapsed. b) at any expired parking meter; c) any parking lot operated under a public/private agreement pursuant to Section 176 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996. 26. a) In a loading zone as designated by an applicable traffic control device unless a commercial vehicle actively engaged in the loading or unloading of a vehicle. b) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, a driver of a commercial vehicle which has the name and address of the vehicle operator or owner plainly painted or printed or displayed by means of a decalcomania in letters and figures not less than five centimetres high in a conspicuous place on both sides of the vehicle itself, or on a durable type of material permanently affixed to the body of the vehicle, or affixed to both sides of the body of the vehicle by means of a magnetic or other removable device, may stop in any commercial loading zone while actually engaged in loading or unloading materials for a period not exceeding thirty minutes. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 23 of 33 August 24, 2026 27. On a highway abutting a primary, elementary or junior secondary school ground or neighbourhood tot lot from dawn until dusk unless such school ground or tot lot is separated from the highway by a fence. 28. a) On any street a trailer, a semi-trailer, mobile equipment or any vehicle which has been detached from the vehicle which is used to draw it. b) Where any type of motor vehicle has removable camping accommodation installed on it the operator or owner of the vehicle or any person in charge of the vehicle either permanently or temporarily shall not leave the camping accommodation or other removable portion of the motor vehicle used for this purpose on any portion of a street after the same has been removed from the motor vehicle. 29. No person shall park a vehicle in a parking zone designated for use by handicapped persons, unless such vehicle displays a valid handicap numbered S.P.A.R.C. certificate hanging from the inside rear view mirror. 30. No person shall stop or park a vehicle, except a bus, in a bus stop zone. 31. Within any "fire zone", provided however, that this restriction shall not apply to prohibit the turning movement of traffic while legally entering or leaving the fire hall or station or any privately owned lands within such fire zone. 502. Parking Violation Notice a) Whenever any vehicle is parked in contravention of any provision of this bylaw, a parking violation may be issued, either by placing it on the vehicle or by delivering it to the registered owner of the vehicle; b) A parking violation shall specify the reason for which the vehicle is deemed to be in contravention of this bylaw. c) Prior to having the violation dealt with by a court, the matter may be settled by payment to the City of Salmon Arm of the appropriate minimum settlement as indicated on the parking violation. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 24 of 33 August 24, 2026 PART VI - USE OF HIGHWAYS REGULATIONS 601. No person shall alter or stop the flow of water through any drain, sewer, ditch or culvert on any highway. 602. 1) No person shall operate on a highway, a vehicle or combination of vehicle and trailer unless it is so constructed, loaded, or covered as to prevent any of its load from dropping, shifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping therefrom. 2) Should any material, due to any cause whatsoever, fall from the vehicle, the operator shall forthwith take all reasonable precautions to safeguard traffic from the consequences thereof and shall remove such material from the spillage area 3) No person shall place, throw, deposit or discard on any highway any rubbish, litter, waste material of any description. 4) No person shall place, throw, deposit or discard any snow on any highway which may obstruct or impede the normal flow of traffic. 5) No owner or occupier of real property, or agent on their behalf, shall place, throw, deposit or discard any snow on any highway, without first having obtained permission from the Director. 603. 1) No person shall excavate or construct any works or occupy the highway for purposes of construction adjacent to the highway unless otherwise authorized by the Director 2) Where authorized works are carried out on, over, or under any highway, appropriate signs, flashers, barricades or other warning devices shall be provided around the construction zone to the satisfaction of the Director. 604. No person shall cut, saw, break, split, place, or pile firewood, lumber, blocks, stone, debris, or other material or mix mortar or do any act upon any highway which impedes traffic or causes damage to same. 605. 1) No person shall operate upon a vehicle any calliope, loudspeaker or other noise- making device upon the streets of the City for advertising or other purposes unless authorized by the Director or Council. 2) Applications will be in writing and must be received at least twenty-one 21) days prior to the event. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 25 of 33 August 24, 2026 3) Approval permit will be issued by the Director or person designated by him. 4) Permit cost - as set out in the Fee for Service Bylaw as amended. 606. Every person being the owner or occupier of real property shall cause all trees, shrubs or other vegetation on the property or within the Boulevard to be properly trimmed and cut back, so as to prevent physical obstruction or visibility impairment to pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the sidewalk or highway. 607. 1) No person shall, except as provided herein or by any other by law; or unless otherwise authorized by the Director, erect or maintain any structure which encroaches on or over any highway or public land. 2) Approved structures overhanging the highway shall have a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres above any sidewalk or walkway and 5 metres above any roadway. 3) No person shall place, erect, remove or alter any sign, structure or other device on or over a street or public land without the express consent of the Director. 4) No person shall at any time construct, install, erect, place or occupy on any highway, a temporary shelter, structure, pavilion, or other improvement or work of any nature, or sleep on a highway. 5) No person shall deposit, place, leave, or abandon a chattel or other item of personal property on a highway in a manner that causes an obstruction of the highway. 6) The Director, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or any Bylaw Enforcement Officer may, in addition to any other authority granted under this Bylaw, remove or cause to be removed from any highway, any Temporary Shelter that is not in compliance with this Bylaw. 608. No person shall paint, paste, stick or affix or put any sign, bill, notice, substance or thing on any street furniture, light standard, electric light, telephone or other pole located on any street, and no person shall deface or disfigure such street furniture, light standard, electric light, telephone or other pole located on any street, or permit, suffer or allow any person to commit the acts on his behalf. This section shall not apply to: a) a person installing signs or banners authorized by the Director on or over City streets and intended to control traffic or parking, or to provide directions or street identification; b) a person putting up or installing street decorations authorized by Council or the Director; Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 26 of 33 August 24, 2026 c) a person affixing or putting up any Public Notice or other temporary sign which is authorized by bylaw or by Provincial or Federal legislation; d) a person installing advertising devices which are integral with public conveniences as covered by special agreements with City of Salmon Arm such as bench signs or bus-stop kiosks); e) a person affixing a sign or notice to a kiosk provided or authorized by the Director specifically to be used by the general public for the posting of notices. 609. 1) Any person desiring to hold a parade shall, prior to the event, make application in writing to the Director and in such application furnish the following information: a) the name and address of the applicant; b) the nature and object of such parade; c) the month, day and hours during which the parade will be held; d) a description of the intended route of the parade and assembly area or the intended area in which the parade will be limited to, as the case may be; and e) a description of the composition of the parade. 2) Director or any person duly authorized by him may approve or disapprove of the aforesaid application and, if the approval is given, may issue an order permitting the parade on such terms and conditions as he deems appropriate. 3) The Director is authorized to regulate and to control pedestrian and vehicular traffic over the route or area in which the parade will occur. 610. 1) The operator of a vehicle in the lead of a funeral procession approaching an intersection where a traffic control device exists, shall comply with the instruction of such device, and shall not enter the intersection until it is safe to do so. 2) Every person operating a vehicle in a funeral procession shall have the headlamps of such vehicle on for the duration of the procession. 611. No person shall alter an existing access to a property or construct a new access to a property without obtaining authority from the Director. 612. 1) Every person being the Owner or occupier of real property shall ensure no obstructions exist within the Boulevard which may negatively affect sightlines, the City's operations and maintenance procedures, or that are in contravention of any relevant guidelines, regulations or bylaws. This includes but is not limited to landscaping, vegetation, structures and vehicles. 2) The Director of Engineering and Public Works, acting reasonably, may require the modification or removal of any obstructions within the Boulevard, at the Owner or occupier's expense. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 27 of 33 August 24, 2026 3) Subject to Item 4 and unless otherwise maintained by the City, the Owner or occupier of the property adjacent to a Boulevard shall be responsible for regular maintenance of plants, trees, lawn, shrubs or vegetation within that Boulevard. 4) Owner or occupiers shall not be responsible for City installed infrastructure or plantings within the Boulevard. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 28 of 33 August 24, 2026 PART VII - PENALTIES 701. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw shall be deemed to have committed an offence against this bylaw and shall be liable to a fine in accordance with the Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw as amended from time to time. 702. deleted Amendment Bylaw No. 3298 703. 1) In addition to any other penalty which may be incurred, anyone failing to comply with the provisions of Part VI of this bylaw within the time limited therefore, or within a reasonable time upon notice to that effect by the City, shall be subject to the City carrying out any such work at the expense of the offender, and any charges or costs incurred by the City in this regard, shall be recoverable by it in any Court of competent jurisdiction. 704. 1) The owner of a vehicle shall incur the penalties provided for any violation of this bylaw with respect to any vehicle owned by him unless at the time of such violation the vehicle was in the possession of some person other than the owner without the owner's consent; but nothing in this section shall relieve the operator of a vehicle not being the owner, from incurring the penalties provided for such violation. 2) The onus of establishing that the vehicle was in the possession of some person other than the owner rests with the owner. 705. 1) The Director, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, may remove, seize, and impound, or cause the removal, seizure, or impoundment of, any chattel or other personal property that is causing an obstruction on a highway contrary to Section 607(5) of this Bylaw. 2) After the removal, seizure, or impoundment of the chattel or other personal property under Section 705 (1), a person entitled to its possession may obtain its release by contacting the Director during regular business hours, and providing the Director with satisfactory evidence that the chattel or other personal property is the property of that person. 3) The Director may cause a chattel, or other personal property that has been removed, seized, or impounded under Section 705 (1) of this Bylaw to be sold, by public auction, to the highest bidder if: a) the person entitled to possession of the chattel or personal property has not claimed it under Section 705 (2) within thirty (30) days following its removal, seizure, or impoundment; and b) it appears to the Director that the chattel has market value. 4) The Director shall cause a chattel removed, seized, or impounded under this Bylaw to be disposed of as garbage if: Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 29 of 33 August 24, 2026 a) the person entitled to possession of the chattel has not claimed it under Section 705 (2) within thirty (30) days following its removal, seizure, or impoundment; and b) it appears to the Director that the chattel has no market value. 5) Where a chattel is sold at public auction under Section 705 (3), the proceeds of such sale, shall be applied by the City as follows: a) firstly, to pay the costs of the auction; b) secondly, to pay all removal and storage costs incurred by the City in relation to the chattel or other personal property; and c) thirdly, where any surplus remains, to pay such surplus to the person entitled if that person's identity and location are known. 6) Where a surplus referred to in Section 705 (5) (c) remains and the identity or location of the person entitled to it is unknown, the surplus shall be applied by the City as follows: a) the surplus shall be held for one (1) year following the date of the auction; and b) if the surplus has not been claimed by the person entitled within one (1) year of the date of the auction, the surplus shall be paid into the general revenue of the City and shall be absolutely forfeited to the City. Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 30 of 33 August 24, 2026 PART VIII - GENERAL 801. Should any section or provision of this bylaw be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the bylaw as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid. 802. None of the powers of this bylaw shall extend to any highway classified as "arterial" under the Highway Act 3. The following bylaws are hereby repealed: - The City of Salmon Arm Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1045, 1972. - The City of Salmon Arm Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1045, 1972 Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 1982, No. 1418. - City of Salmon Arm Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw, 1990, No.1946. - City of Salmon Arm Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw, 1991, No.1961. READ A FIRST TIME HIS 9th DAY OF May 1994. READ A SECOND TIME THIS 4th DAY OF July 1994. READ A THIRD TIME THIS 4th DAY OF July 1994. RECONSIDERED, FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON THE 24th DAY OF OCTOBER 1994. "I.D. WICKETT" Mayor "C.R. WARD" Deputy Clerk Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 31 of 33 August 24, 2026 Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 32 of 33 August 24, 2026 Traffic Bylaw No. 1971 Consolidated Version Page 33 of 33 August 24, 2026 Schedule "B"