Traffic & streets — Amherstburg, Ontario

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

In the Town of Amherstburg, Ontario, default speed limit: 50 km/h; reduced speed zones: 40 km/h in school zones on regular school days between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; truck route rule: Heavy vehicles (over 5,000 kg) permitted only on highways listed in Schedule 'P'; exemptions for emergency and municipal vehicles.; street obstruction: No person shall obstruct, encumber, injure or foul any highway or portion thereof; fences and blocking materials prohibited.. Source: Traffic By-law No. 2011-069 (consolidated to By-law 2025-013), verified 2026-08-28.

Traffic By-law No. 2011-069 (consolidated to By-law 2025-013) adopted bylaw
default speed limit 50 km/h s. 31.2
reduced speed zones 40 km/h in school zones on regular school days between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. s. 31.4
truck route rule Heavy vehicles (over 5,000 kg) permitted only on highways listed in Schedule 'P'; exemptions for emergency and municipal vehicles. s. 35.6; Schedule "P"
street obstruction No person shall obstruct, encumber, injure or foul any highway or portion thereof; fences and blocking materials prohibited. s. 6.4; s. 6.5
sidewalk or boulevard use Bicycles prohibited on sidewalks; personal mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters) permitted; motor vehicles prohibited except to directly cross. s. 8.1; s. 8.2; s. 5.9
fine range not more than $5,000, exclusive of costs s. 41.1
scout note

Sets speed limits: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside, 40 km/h in posted school zones (7am-5pm school days), 50 km/h in Community Safety Zones. Also covers stop/yield signs and traffic control devices.

Machine-readable: traffic-streets.json · Official website: https://www.amherstburg.ca/en/index.aspx · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Traffic & streets in other municipalities