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Traffic & streets — Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories: Village of Fort Simpson Traffic By-law No. 577

In the Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, traffic & streets rules are set by Village of Fort Simpson Traffic By-law No. 577, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: Voluntary payments: $20.00 to $500.00; general fine not exceeding $1,000.00. Default speed limit: 40 km/h. Reduced speed zones: School zone: 30 km/h between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or as otherwise posted; playground area zone: 30 km/h.

Village of Fort Simpson Traffic By-law No. 577 adopted bylaw

default speed limit	40 km/h	40 (forty) kilometers per hours
reduced speed zones	School zone: 30 km/h between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or as otherwise posted; playground area zone: 30 km/h.	s. 28(b), (c)
street obstruction	No person shall use any street for vehicle repair or vehicle maintenance, except for making emergency repairs.	s. 15
sidewalk or boulevard use	No person shall drive or park or leave any vehicle on a sidewalk.	s. 21
fine range	Voluntary payments: $20.00 to $500.00; general fine not exceeding $1,000.00.	Schedule "A"; s. 39

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Traffic By-law No. 577 sets a default speed limit of 40 km/h unless a traffic control device provides otherwise, 30 km/h in school zones (8 a.m.-5 p.m. or as posted) and 30 km/h in playground zones, and governs crosswalks, sidewalks, parking and traffic control devices village-wide.