What is the speed limit? What are the rules for using the street?
In the City of Welland, Ontario, street obstruction: No person/owner shall obstruct or cause to be obstructed a roadway or sidewalk without City Permission.; sidewalk or boulevard use: No person shall plant flowerbed or rock garden on boulevard without City Permission; hedges must not obstruct sidewalk.; fines: Not more than $25,000 for first offence; $50,000 for subsequent offence; $10,000 per day for continuing offence.; reduced speed zones: School zone speed limit in effect when official signs and flashing amber beacons are on display; may be actuated 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days. Source: Highway Damage and Obstruction Control By-law 2007-173; Traffic and Parking By-law 89-2000 (office consolidation), verified 2026-08-29.
Highway Damage and Obstruction Control By-law 2007-173
adopted bylaw
street obstruction
No person/owner shall obstruct or cause to be obstructed a roadway or sidewalk without City Permission.
s. 4.1.3
sidewalk or boulevard use
No person shall plant flowerbed or rock garden on boulevard without City Permission; hedges must not obstruct sidewalk.
s. 4.2.1, s. 4.2.3
fine range
Not more than $25,000 for first offence; $50,000 for subsequent offence; $10,000 per day for continuing offence.
s. 7.3, s. 7.4
scout note
Prohibits damaging, obstructing, and fouling of City highways, boulevards and sidewalks (including Regional Rd sidewalks under City jurisdiction); repeals By-laws 4477, 9265, 2000-94, 2000-122.
Traffic and Parking By-law 89-2000 (office consolidation)
adopted bylaw
reduced speed zones
School zone speed limit in effect when official signs and flashing amber beacons are on display; may be actuated 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days
s. 5.11, s. 5.11.1
truck route rule
Heavy vehicles prohibited on highways in Schedule XXXI; exempt if making deliveries or servicing local businesses
s. 5.14, s. 10.9
street obstruction
Permit required before construction, placing materials, or any work over/on/under/adjacent to a highway; signs and barricades required
s. 8.1(b)
sidewalk or boulevard use
No person shall drive a bicycle or vehicle on a sidewalk except to cross it; no motor vehicle on boulevard except at designated crossings
s. 6.3, s. 6.3.1
scout note
Regulates traffic and parking city-wide: speed limits on highways/bridges/school zones, stop/yield signs, one-way streets, prohibited turns, and heavy-vehicle/reduced-load restrictions.