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THE CITY OF MELFORT
Office Consolidation
THE TRAFFIC BYLAW
NO. 2007-21
Including Amendments to August, 2018
All persons making use of this consolidation are reminded
that it has no legal status and that the amendments have been
embodied for convenience of reference only. A certified copy
of the Bylaw and amendments should be consulted for all
purposes of interpreting and applying the law.
Amendments to the Traffic Bylaw 2007-21
AMENDMENTS
DATE PASSED
Bylaw No. 2009-11 Section 3(1)(m) & Schedule 'E'
June 15, 2009
Bylaw No. 2010-03 Schedule 'A'
March 15, 2010
Bylaw No. 2010-12 Schedule 'D'
May 17, 2010
Bylaw No. 2012-06 Schedules 'A', 'C', 'D'
April 16, 2012
Bylaw No. 2012-20 Schedule 'A'
October 15, 2012
Bylaw No. 2013-01 Schedule 'E'
February 11, 2013
Bylaw No. 2013-21 Schedule 'E' & Section 43
December 9, 2013
Bylaw No. 2014-18 Schedule 'E'
August 11, 2014
Bylaw No. 2016-20 Schedule 'E'
October 17, 2016
Bylaw No. 2017-16 Schedule 'A' and 'C'
September 11, 2017
Bylaw No. 2017-22 Schedule 'A'
December 11, 2017
Bylaw No. 2018-02 Schedule 'E'
March 12, 2018
Bylaw No. 2018-14 Schedule 'E', Sections 3, 38, 41
August 13, 2018
The Traffic Bylaw No. 2007-21
Table of Contents
Section
Page
PART I TITLE APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION ................................................................. 1
1.
Title ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2.
Application ................................................................................................................................ 1
3.
Interpretation ............................................................................................................................ 1
PART II POLICE, ETC. AUTHORITY, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ............................................... 4
4.
Police Authority ........................................................................................................................ 4
5.
Emergency Authority ............................................................................................................... 4
6.
Obey Police Officers ................................................................................................................ 4
7.
Emergency Powers - Fire Department .................................................................................... 5
8.
Temporary Closing of Streets for Pedestrian Purposes ........................................................ 5
9.
Temporarily Preventing Parking for Public Convenience ..................................................... 5
10.
Temporarily Closing for Maintenance, Construction, Etc. ................................................ 5
11.
Streets Closed to Traffic ...................................................................................................... 5
12.
Streets Closed to Public ...................................................................................................... 5
13.
Protection of Signs .............................................................................................................. 5
14.
Authority at Council ............................................................................................................. 6
15.
Forbidden Signs ................................................................................................................... 6
16.
New Paint Line ..................................................................................................................... 6
17.
Erection of Signs and Signals ............................................................................................. 6
18.
Obedience of Signs.............................................................................................................. 6
19.
Parades ................................................................................................................................. 6
20.
Amendment of Schedules ................................................................................................... 7
PART III PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES .................................................................................. 7
21.
Obstructing Sidewalk or Roadway ..................................................................................... 7
22.
Street Preaching................................................................................................................... 7
23.
Noise Prohibited .................................................................................................................. 8
24.
Pedestrians to Wait on Curb ............................................................................................... 8
25.
Use of Streets for Business................................................................................................. 8
26.
Push Carts and Animals ...................................................................................................... 8
27.
Provide Name and Address ................................................................................................. 8
PART IV STOPPING STANDING AND PARKING ......................................................................... 8
28.
Stopping Prohibited in Specified Places ............................................................................ 8
29.
Prohibited Parking Areas ..................................................................................................... 9
30.
Establishment of Restricted Parking Areas ....................................................................... 9
31.
Vehicles Prohibited from Parking in Restricted Parking Areas ........................................ 9
32.
Restricted Parking of Motor Vehicles Exceeding 6.7 Meters in Length ......................... 10
33.
Parking Limited .................................................................................................................. 10
34.
Method of Parking .............................................................................................................. 10
35.
Use of Fire Hydrant Areas ................................................................................................. 11
36.
Entering and Exiting Parking Areas .................................................................................. 11
37.
Maximum Parking - 48 Hours ............................................................................................ 11
38.
Parking of Unattached Trailer or Semi-Trailer .................................................................. 11
39.
Parking of Vehicle Hauling Hazardous/Obnoxious Substance ....................................... 11
40.
Application for taxi stand stalls ........................................................................................ 11
41.
Parking of Unlicensed Vehicles ........................................................................................ 11
42.
No Immobilized Vehicles on Highway .............................................................................. 12
43.
General Standing Prohibitions .......................................................................................... 12
44.
Vehicle Repairs .................................................................................................................. 12
45.
Leave any Vehicle, Thrown Glass ..................................................................................... 12
PART V - RULES FOR DRIVING .......................................................................................................... 12
46.
Backing ............................................................................................................................... 12
47.
Weather Conditions Affecting Streets .............................................................................. 13
48.
U-Turns ............................................................................................................................... 13
49.
Traffic not to be Obstructed .............................................................................................. 13
50.
Stopping when Traffic Obstructed ................................................................................... 13
51.
Vehicle Backed to Curb ..................................................................................................... 13
52.
Deliveries in Lane or Alley ................................................................................................. 13
53.
Speed Limit ........................................................................................................................ 13
54.
Emergency Vehicles .......................................................................................................... 14
55.
Crossing Fire Hose ............................................................................................................ 14
56.
Riding or Driving on Sidewalk Prohibited Except with Permission of Director ............. 14
57.
Funeral Processions .......................................................................................................... 14
PART VI- REGULATIONS RESPECTING OPERATION OF BICYCLES, ............................................ 14
58(1)
Bicycle and Motorcycle Regulations ................................................................................ 14
58(2)
Skateboard Regulations ...................................................................................................... 15
58(3)
Use of Sleds, Coasters or Similar Devices ....................................................................... 15
PART VII - VEHICLES ON PUBLIC RESERVES .................................................................................. 15
59.
Vehicles on Public Reserves ............................................................................................. 15
PART VIII - REGULATIONS RESPECTING EQUIPMENT AND STREET OBSTRUCTION ................. 16
60.
Heavy Machinery, Vehicles with Spikes, etc. ................................................................... 16
61.
Size of Loads ...................................................................................................................... 16
62.
Conduct of Vehicle............................................................................................................. 16
63.
Rubbish on Streets ............................................................................................................ 16
PART IX - TRUCK REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................... 16
64.
Heavy Vehicle Route, Weight Restrictions, Etc. .............................................................. 17
65.
Dangerous Goods Route ................................................................................................... 18
PART X - PENALTIES .......................................................................................................................... 18
66.
Persons Complying to Bylaw ............................................................................................ 18
67.
Owner of Motor Vehicle ..................................................................................................... 18
68.
Removal of Vehicles .......................................................................................................... 19
69.
Sub-Heading for Convenience .......................................................................................... 19
70.
Penalty ................................................................................................................................ 19
71.
Penalty for Overweight Vehicles ....................................................................................... 20
72.
Repeal of Former Bylaws .................................................................................................. 20
73.
Coming Into Force ............................................................................................................. 20
SCHEDULE "A" - MAXIMUM SPEEDS ................................................................................................ 21
SCHEDULE "B" - SKATEBOARD SITE MAP ..................................................................................... 22
SCHEDULE "C" - HEAVY VEHICLE ROUTE ...................................................................................... 23
SCHEDULE "D" - DANGEROUS GOODS ROUTE ............................................................................. 24
1.
Summary of Offences....................................................................................................................... 25
2.
Procedure for Notice of Violation .................................................................................................... 26
3.
Penalties not Otherwise Provided For ............................................................................................ 27
SCHEDULE "F" - NOTICE OF VIOLATION ......................................................................................... 28
SCHEDULE "G" - INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 29
SCHEDULE "H" - SUMMONS .............................................................................................................. 30
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CITY OF MELFORT
BYLAW NO. 2007-21
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF MELFORT IN THE PROVINCE
OF SASKATCHEWAN TO REGULATE TRAFFIC AND THE USE OF PUBLIC
STREETS AND TO PRESERVE ORDER THEREON
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MELFORT ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
PART I TITLE APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
1.
Title
This Bylaw may be cited as "The Traffic Bylaw".
2.
Application
That all of the provisions and enactment's set forth in this Bylaw shall relate to, and be
in full force and effect within the limits of the City of Melfort.
3.
Interpretation
(1)
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires the expression, word or
phrase:
(a)
Act means The Traffic Safety Act and amendments thereto.
(b)
Alley means a street intended primarily to give access to the rear of
property and shall include lane.
(c)
Bicycle shall mean any vehicle which is propelled by muscular power
having two tandem wheels either of which is over 38 centimetres in
diameter and including any device adapted from a bicycle by the
addition of one or more wheels.
(d)
Boulevard shall mean that portion of a public highway not used for a
street, curb, gutter or paved surface, whether developed or not.
(e)
Bus Stop shall mean that portion of a public highway adjacent to the
curb designated by sign and/or markings as such, for the purpose of
loading and unloading passengers from gasoline and/or diesel and/or
electric buses.
(f)
Chief of Police means the member-in-charge of the Melfort
Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and/or anyone
acting or appointed or authorized by him to act on his behalf.
(g)
City means the City of Melfort, in the Province of Saskatchewan.
(h)
Clerk means the City Clerk of the City of Melfort.
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(i)
Council shall mean the Council of the City of Melfort.
(j)
Curb shall mean the actual curb and if there be no curb in existence,
shall man the dividing line between that part of a public highway
actually used for the passage of vehicles and that part of a public
highway actually used either as a boulevard or for the passage of
pedestrians.
(k)
Director means the Director of Works & Utilities for the City of Melfort
any anyone acting or authorized by the City Council or the Director of
Works & Utilities to act on his behalf.
(l)
Disabled Person's Parking Area means all that portion of any street
or other public place or public parking lot that has been designated by
sign or other marking for the exclusive parking of disabled person's
vehicles.
(m)
Disabled Person's Vehicle means any vehicle which displays a valid
permit issued by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council for persons with
disabilities. The permit must be hanging from the rear-view mirror with
the expiry date clearly visible through the windshield.
(n)
Double Parked shall mean when a vehicle stops or parks upon that
portion of a public highway not set aside for any purpose other than for
the purpose of adjusting to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(o)
Driver (passengers excluded) includes the rider of a bicycle,
motorcycle and also the operator of a vehicle.
(p)
Fire Lane means that area designated by signs or markings as a fire
lane.
(q)
Highway means a Highway as defined in The Traffic Safety Act.
(r)
Highway Intersection shall mean that area bounded by property lines,
real or produced, of two or more public highways which meet or cross
each other, but does not include a "lane intersection".
(s)
Holidays shall mean any statutory or municipal holiday.
(t)
Intersection shall mean that kind or type of public highway intended
primarily to give access to the rear and/or side of real property and
intended primarily for the use of vehicles and shall include alley.
(u)
Lane shall mean that kind or type of public highway intended primarily
to give access to the rear and/or side of real property and intended
primarily for the use of vehicles and shall include alley.
(v)
Lane Intersection shall mean that area bounded by property lines,
real or produced, of a lane where it meets a public highway or other
lane.
(w)
Loading Zone shall mean that portion of a public highway adjacent to
the curb designated by signs and/or markings for the exclusive use of
vehicles, loading or unloading passengers or goods.
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(x)
Manager means the City Manager of the City of Melfort.
(y)
Misconduct means and includes any act, deed or practice which is not
in the public intent.
(z)
Motor Vehicle means a motor vehicle as defined in The Traffic Safety
Act.
(aa)
Owner shall be defined in The Traffic Safety Act.
(bb)
Parade shall mean any group of pedestrians marching or walking along
a public highway and numbering 30 or more, or any group of vehicles
numbering 10 or more and proceeding on a public highway under a
common leadership, except funeral processions.
(cc)
Parking shall be as defined in The Traffic Safety Act.
(dd)
Parking Area means a portion of a street or an area indicated by signs
or markings as a place to park.
(ee)
Parking Stall shall mean a portion of a public highway or an area
designated by signs and/or markings as a parking space for one
vehicle only.
(ff)
Pedestrian shall mean any person afoot and shall include the occupant
of a baby carriage or invalid's chair.
(gg)
Pedestrian Crosswalk shall mean that portion of a public highway
designated by signs and/or markings for the use of pedestrians to cross
a public highway, or where there are no signs or markings, shall mean
that portion of a public highway within the prolongation of the lateral
boundaries of the adjacent or intersecting, sidewalks at the end of a
block, provided that where traffic is controlled at an intersection of a
public highway by traffic control signals.
(hh)
Person includes a corporation or a partnership, and women as well as
men.
(ii)
Playground or Recreational Area shall mean any area designated by
Council for use for recreation.
(jj)
Police Officer or Police Constable shall mean any member of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police and any person specially appointed by
the City of Melfort to be a Police Officer or Constable and shall include
the Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by the City of Melfort.
(kk)
Procession means and is included in the word, term or expression
parade.
(ll)
School Ground shall mean that area on which is situated an
educational institution, whether public or private, and shall include the
lands belonging thereto.
(mm) Sidewalk shall mean the actual sidewalk where constructed on a part
or a public highway or that portion or a public highway actually used
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and intended primarily for use by pedestrians.
(nn)
Sidewalk Crossing shall mean that portion of a sidewalk designed for
the passage of vehicular traffic.
(oo)
Snowmobile shall be as defined in The Snowmobile Act.
(pp)
Street or Avenue shall mean that portion of a public highway lying
between curbs where constructed and intended primarily for use by
vehicles, or where no curb exists, that portion of a public highway
intended for use by vehicles.
(qq)
Traffic shall mean the movement of pedestrians, vehicles, or livestock,
upon any public highway in the City of Melfort.
(rr)
Traffic Light Signal shall mean a lighted device whether manually,
electrically, or mechanically operated, for the purpose of directing,
warning or regulating traffic.
(ss)
Traffic Sign means any sign marking or device other than any light
signal, placed or erected for the purpose of guiding, directing, warning
or regulating traffic.
(tt)
Trailer means a trailer as defined in The Traffic Safety Act.
(uu)
Vehicle means a vehicle as defined in The Traffic Safety Act.
(2)
Wherever in this Bylaw the expression "vehicle", "vehicular" and "vehicular
traffic" is used, it shall mean and be held to include for the purpose of
prosecution under this Bylaw, the driver or operator.
(3)
Subject to subsection (1) and (2) hereof, other words and expressions used in
this Bylaw shall have the same meaning as given to them in "The Traffic
Safety Act".
(4)
All Schedules to this Bylaw are part of this Bylaw.
PART II POLICE & EMERGENCY AUTHORITY, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
4.
Police Authority
A Police Officer is hereby authorized to direct traffic in conformity with the provisions of
this Bylaw and The Traffic Safety Act.
5.
Emergency Authority
In the case of fire or other emergency, or in order to expedite traffic, or safeguard
pedestrians, or prevent accidents, or meet any unforeseen conditions, a Police Officer
is hereby authorized to direct traffic in such manner as he may deem necessary
whether or not in conformity with the provision of this Bylaw or The Traffic Safety Act.
6.
Obey Police Officers
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Every person shall comply with any traffic signal or direction of a Police Officer given
pursuant to this Section.
7.
Emergency Powers - Fire Department
In case of a fire or other emergency, officers of the Fire Department are hereby
authorized to direct traffic in such a manner as they deem necessary whether or not it
is in conformity with the provisions of this Bylaw and every person shall comply with
every traffic signal or direction so given.
8.
Temporary Closing of Streets for Pedestrian Purposes
Any portion of a public highway may be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic by the
Chief of Police or the Director of Works & Utilities in order that pedestrians may have
the exclusive use thereof.
9.
Temporarily Preventing Parking for Public Convenience
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw to the contrary, the Chief of Police
and/or the Director of Works & Utilities shall have authority to temporarily prevent
parking on or passage of traffic over any public highway or portion thereof, whenever
in his judgement it may be necessary in order to avoid traffic congestion, danger or
accident, or public inconvenience.
10.
Temporarily Closing for Maintenance, Construction, Etc.
(a)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this bylaw to the contrary, the Director
of Works & Utilities shall have authority to temporarily prevent parking and/or
prohibit traffic on any public highway or any portion thereof to allow any work to
be carried out by or on behalf of the City, such work to include, but not be
restricted to snow removal, cleaning, repairing or maintenance of such public
highway or any work in respect to any public utility located under, on, or above
any public highway.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this bylaw to the contrary, the Director
of Works & Utilities shall have the authority to designate and locate loading
zones on any street in the City of Melfort, provided that within thirty (30) days
after same have been designated or located, Council by resolution has formally
authorized the same.
11.
Streets Closed to Traffic
No person driving a vehicle shall drive through or enter upon any street or portion
thereof which is roped, barricaded, or indicated by notice or sign as being closed.
12.
Streets Closed to Public
No person shall park a vehicle on any public highway or portion thereof on which
parking is temporarily prohibited by the Chief of Police or the Director of Works &
Utilities under the provisions of Section 8, 9, and 10 of Part II of this Bylaw.
13.
Protection of Signs
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No person shall deface, injure, knock down, remove, obscure, or interfere with any
traffic sign, signal, or street marker erected under the authority of this Bylaw.
14.
Authority at Council
(a)
The Council shall have the right at all times to authorize the erection of traffic
light signals, traffic signs or any required signs in accordance with the intent
and meaning of this section, and to regulate loading time in loading zones on
all public highways within the City and to designate playgrounds and
recreational areas.
(b)
Council may authorize the establishment of a pedestrian corridor.
1.
'Pedestrian Corridor' means a crosswalk that has been designed as a
pedestrian corridor and that is illuminated and distinctly indicated for
pedestrian crossing by:
(i)
lights and other traffic signals;
(ii)
lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway.
2.
When a vehicle is approaching a pedestrian corridor and is within 30.5
meters thereof, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the
rear shall not overtake and pass such vehicle.
3.
All vehicle operators shall stop before entering an occupied pedestrian
corridor and shall not proceed until the corridor is unoccupied.
15.
Forbidden Signs
No person other than the Director of Works & Utilities or a Police Officer, unless
authorized by the Council, shall erect or maintain on any public highway in the City of
Melfort any warning or direction sign, marker, signal or light.
16.
New Paint Line
No person shall drive or walk on or over a newly painted line on any street where such
line is indicated by accepted warning or directional markers or signs.
17.
Erection of Signs and Signals
The Director of Works & Utilities is hereby authorized to erect or cause to be erected
such signs and signals as he may deem necessary for properly carrying out of the
provisions of this Bylaw, or for the proper control of traffic in the City of Melfort.
18.
Obedience of Signs
No operator of a vehicle and no pedestrian shall disobey the instructions of any traffic
sign or signal unless otherwise directed by a Police Officer.
19.
Parades
(1)
No parade shall be held without first obtaining consent from the Council and a
permit from the Clerk designating and approving the hour and route of the
parade.
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(2)
Application for a permit for a parade shall be made in writing to the Clerk,
giving the nature of the parade, the intended route, the number of persons and
the vehicles expected to take part, and the time which it is expected will be
required for the parade to pass a given point and in addition the applicant is to
notify the Chief of Police of the aforesaid matters.
(3)
All applications for permits shall be made to the Clerk and notification given to
the Chief of Police far enough ahead of the day of the parade to allow the Chief
of Police ample time to arrange for policing the route. The sufficiency of the
time allowed shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police, provided that at
least forty-eight (48) hours shall be allowed, unless the Chief of Police agrees
to accept shorter notice.
(4)
All parades shall not commence earlier than 10:00 a.m. or continue beyond
10:00 p.m., unless otherwise authorized by Council.
(5)
Any person taking part in or adhering to any parade or procession held or
conducted in violation of this Bylaw shall be guilty of an offence and liable to
the penalties provided in the same manner as if such person had been in
charge of the parade or procession.
(6)
The Chief of Police, the Director or his designate are hereby empowered to
barricade and obstruct whatever public highways he deems necessary during
the passage of any procession and to divert traffic to whatever public highway
it is deemed advisable. During any parade or procession all pedestrians not
taking part therein shall be restricted to the use of the sidewalk.
(7)
Except with permission of the Chief of Police, all parades must proceed on the
right side of the public highway and not interfere with traffic proceeding from
the opposite direction.
(8)
No driver of a vehicle or any pedestrian shall drive, ride or walk, as the case
may be, through any parade or procession or in any way, obstruct or interfere
with the same, excepting in the case of an emergency.
20.
Amendment of Schedules
Any or all schedules to the Bylaw may be amended or substituted from time to time, by
Bylaw of the Council of the City of Melfort.
PART III PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
21.
Obstructing Sidewalk or Roadway
No person shall obstruct the free passage of traffic on any sidewalk or public highway.
22.
Street Preaching
Nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as prohibiting the congregation of
individuals to attend and listen to street preaching, on any street approved by the Chief
of Police, so long as the proceedings thereat are peaceful and orderly, and sufficient
space is left both on the sidewalk and the street upon which such preaching takes
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place, for the peaceful passage of traffic, provided, however, that the preacher and all
persons congregated with him shall, upon being requested by a Police Officer to do
so, forthwith move from such public highway.
23.
Noise Prohibited
No person shall make any unnecessary noise on any public highway.
24.
Pedestrians to Wait on Curb
Pedestrians waiting on a corner for traffic lights to change shall stand on the curb or
sidewalk.
25.
Use of Streets for Business
(a)
Except as may be authorized by Bylaw or resolution of Council, no person shall
engage in, conduct or carry on any business or display any articles for sale on
any public highway or sidewalk or boulevard in the City of Melfort.
(b)
No operator or passenger of any vehicle shall solicit business while travelling
on a street, nor shall an operator or passenger of any vehicle annoy any
person by soliciting business or enticing any person to his vehicle unless
licensed to do so by the City.
(c)
The Chief of Police may at his discretion, impound or seize goods and
equipment associated with the business for a period of up to 90 days unless
the fine and costs of removal and storage are sooner paid
26.
Push Carts and Animals
Every person propelling any push cart or riding an animal upon a pubic highway and
every person driving any animal upon a public highway shall be subject to the
provisions of this Bylaw applicable to the operator of any vehicle, except those
provisions of this Bylaw with reference to the equipment of vehicles and except those
provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
27.
Provide Name and Address
Any person to whom a violation ticket is being issued under this Bylaw shall furnish the
Police Officer issuing the ticket with his name and address, when requested.
PART IV STOPPING STANDING AND PARKING
28.
Stopping Prohibited in Specified Places
No operator of a vehicle shall stop such vehicle in any of the following places, except
where necessary to avoid collision or conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the
directions of a Police Officer or traffic sign or signal.
(a)
within an intersection
(b)
on a sidewalk
(c)
on a crosswalk
(d)
on a boulevard or sidewalk, or the area set aside for a boulevard or sidewalk
(e)
within 7.62 meters of the driveway entrance of any fire station
(f)
with its left hand side to the curb
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(g)
at any other place where traffic signs prohibit stopping during such times as
stopping is so prohibited.
29.
Prohibited Parking Areas
Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw or as otherwise provided in any other bylaw
passed by Council either before or after the coming into effect of this Bylaw, no
operator of a vehicle shall park said vehicle:
(a)
within any alley or lane
(b)
within 3.05 meters of entrance of any alley or lane on all streets where parallel
parking is permitted
(c)
within 3.05 meters of a fire hydrant measured parallel to the curb
(d)
obstructing any private driveway
(e)
in any place mentioned in Section 28
(f)
within 6.10 meters from the centre of curb radii at all four corners of an
intersection
(g)
anywhere within a fire lane
(h)
where traffic signs have been placed prohibiting parking
(i)
any place where parking is prohibited by a police order sign, provided that the
painting of a curb yellow shall, for the purpose of this Bylaw, be deemed a
police order sign and no person, unless acting under the instructions of the
Police or Director of Works & Utilities or City council, shall paint or permit any
curb to be so painted
(j)
in any private parking place or on any private property of which he is not the
owner, occupant, licensee, or permittee, except with the consent of the owner,
occupant, licensee or permittee
(k)
no vehicle shall be parked or left standing in such a manner that any portion of
the vehicle extends over a sidewalk or sidewalk crossing
(l)
within 3.05 meters on either side of any sidewalk crossing.
(m)
no person shall double park any vehicle upon any public highway in the City.
(n)
no person shall park a vehicle so as to block the exit of any vehicle already
parked or in such a manner as to obstruct or interfere with the use of any
remaining space therein by others for parking purposes.
(o)
No person shall park any vehicle in such a manner that it is not wholly within
one parking stall, in any area of designated parking stalls.
30.
Establishment of Restricted Parking Areas
The Director of Works & Utilities may authorize the establishment of 5-minute anytime
parking zones, disabled person's parking areas, bus stops, taxicab stands, loading
zones and hotel zones, on such public streets in such places and in such numbers as
it shall determine to be of the greatest benefit and convenience to the public, and
every such 5-minute anytime parking zone, disabled person's parking area, bus stop,
taxicab stand, loading zone and hotel zone shall be designated by appropriate signs.
All 5-minute anytime parking zones, disabled person's parking areas, loading zones,
bus stops, taxicab stands and hotel zones are to be regulated in accordance with the
time limits of use, hours of operation and any other restrictions as specified on the
signage.
31.
Vehicles Prohibited from Parking in Restricted Parking Areas
(1)
No person shall park any vehicle other than a bus in any bus stop, but private
automobiles may stop in any bus stop for the purpose of, and while, actually
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loading and unloading passengers.
(2)
No person shall park any vehicle, other than a taxicab in a taxicab stand, but
private automobiles may stop in any taxicab stand for the purpose of, and while
actually loading and unloading passengers.
(3)
No person shall park any vehicle in a hotel zone at any time, except that any
vehicle may stop in any such area for and while actually loading or unloading
passengers or baggage.
(4)
Any areas designated as a loading zone may be used by any vehicle when
actually engaged in loading and unloading passengers or merchandise or for a
period not to exceed ten (10) minutes.
(5)
No person shall park any vehicle in a Disabled Person's Parking Area other
than a vehicle that has been described as a "Disabled Person's Vehicle" in
Section 3(1) Subsection (m).
32.
Restricted Parking of Motor Vehicles Exceeding 6.7 Meters in Length
No person shall park a motor truck, motor bus or vehicle over one ton, excepting
private passenger automobiles, on any public highway in the City:
(1)
(a)
with an overall length exceeding 6.7 metres or
(b)
with an actual weight or gross registered weight over 2,725 kgs (6,008
lbs)
(2)
Subsection 32(1) shall not apply to:
(a) the south side of Saskatchewan Avenue from Scotia Street to Alberta
Street, and on the south side of Saskatchewan Avenue from Manitoba
Street to Broadway Avenue;
(b) any public parking lot;
(c) to recreation vehicles for the purpose of loading or unloading in any
residential district for more than twenty-four (24) hours at any time;
(d) trucks and trailers owned by contractors or others carrying out work inside
buildings while parked adjacent to a building where its owner is carrying out
work and the truck or trailer is carrying equipment or material necessary to
the work which cannot be conveniently unloaded and kept otherwise than
on the truck. Trucks so included in this subsection shall include moving
vans.
33.
Parking Limited
With the exception of Sundays, statutory holidays and civic holidays, no person shall
park any vehicle on any street or in any parking area for a longer time than allowed by
traffic or parking signs erected by the authority of the City.
34.
Method of Parking
Except when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals, no
operator of a vehicle shall stop, stand, or park, such vehicle in a street other than
parallel with the curb, and with the right hand wheels of the vehicle within 38
centimetres of the edge of the curb or travelled portion of the public highway with a
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clear space of 1.20 meters left ahead of and behind the parked vehicle except where
angle parking is permitted.
35.
Use of Fire Hydrant Areas
Any vehicle may use the space on a street in front of a fire hydrant for loading or
unloading, provided a driver remains at the wheel of the vehicle at all times ready to
move the said vehicle when required.
36.
Entering and Exiting Parking Areas
No person shall enter or leave a parking area in any other manner than as indicated by
signs posted in the said area, nor park a vehicle otherwise than indicated on signs
erected in the said parking area.
37.
Maximum Parking - 48 Hours
No vehicle shall be parked on any street or avenue in the City for an uninterrupted
period of time longer than forty-eight (48) hours. Any vehicle parked for an
uninterrupted period of time longer than forty-eight (48) hours on any street, except as
otherwise indicated by a sign or otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, may be hauled
away at the expense of the owner thereof.
38.
Parking of Unattached Trailer or Semi-Trailer
No person shall leave a trailer or semi-trailer parked on a public street which is
unattached from the vehicle used for moving same, excepting City-owned equipment,
or private trailers not exceeding 6.7 meters in length in residential areas only. Time
limit on the exceptions provided shall not exceed 48 hours.
39.
Parking of Vehicle Hauling Hazardous/Obnoxious Substance
Any vehicle used for the purpose of hauling hazardous or obnoxious substances shall
not be parked on a public highway for a period exceeding 4 hours except for the
purpose of loading or unloading.
40.
Application for taxi stand stalls
(1)
The operator of any taxicab who wishes to have a parking place designated as
a taxicab stand shall make application to the City Clerk annually designating
the stall or stalls, and depositing with the City Clerk the required fees fixed by
Council.
(2)
The City Clerk shall submit all applications to City Council.
(3)
If the City Council approves the application, proper signs shall be erected by
the City at the expense of the Applicant, designating such space as a taxicab
stand.
41.
Parking of Unlicensed Vehicles
No vehicle, motor vehicle or trailer shall be parked on a public highway unless it is
displaying license plates for the current year.
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42.
No Immobilized Vehicles on Highway
No person shall leave any vehicle unattended for more than three (3) hours on any
public highway if the vehicle has been placed on a jack or jacks and one or more
wheels have been removed from it or part of the vehicle has been raised.
43.
Chalk Marks
(a)
In order to determine the time which a vehicle or recreational vehicle has been
parked in a location where parking is restricted to a specific time, any person
authorized to enforce this Bylaw may place an erasable chalk mark on the
tread base of the tire of the parked or stopped vehicle or recreational vehicle
without such person or the City incurring any liability for doing so.
(b)
No person shall remove an erasable chalk mark placed under Subsection (a)
while the vehicle or recreational vehicle remains parked in the location where
it was marked.
44.
General Standing Prohibitions
No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic
unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, nor shall any person leave a door open
upon a side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than
necessary to load or unload passengers.
45.
Vehicle Repairs
Vehicle repairs including changing of tires shall not be made on any public highway
unless in the case of emergency repair.
46.
Leave any Vehicle, Thrown Glass
(1)
No person shall, either himself or through another person, leave any vehicle or
anything that might directly or indirectly encumber, obstruct, injure, or foul any
street, lane, sidewalk, road, bridge, ditch, gutter, drain or sewer in the City of
Melfort.
(2)
No person shall throw glass or debris on any street, playground, sidewalk,
boulevard or parking lot.
PART V - RULES FOR DRIVING
47.
Backing
(1)
No person shall back a vehicle around a corner at any time.
(2)
No person shall back a vehicle along any street except when reasonably
necessary in entering or leaving a parking space.
(3)
An operator of a vehicle or bus, before backing, shall give ample warning of his
intention to do so and shall not back unless such movement can be made
without interfering with other traffic.
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48.
Weather Conditions Affecting Streets
When water, mud or slush is laying on any public highway the driver of every vehicle
thereon shall so reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid splashing any pedestrian
using the sidewalk or within the boundary of the public highway.
49.
U-Turns
No operator of any vehicle shall turn such vehicle so as to proceed or face in the
opposite direction except at a street intersection or street end, and "street" in this
Subsection shall not include any alley and/or lane. No operator of any vehicle shall
turn such vehicle so as to proceed or face in the opposite direction at any street
intersection where there is displayed a sign indicating no U-Turn. At any highway
intersection where a U-Turn is permitted, every driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-
of-way to all other vehicles within the intersection or approaching the intersection.
50.
Traffic not to be Obstructed
No person shall operate a vehicle or allow a vehicle to remain upon any public highway
so as to be an unreasonable obstruction to the traffic thereon. Where the obstruction
is unavoidable due to mechanical failure, the operator will not be in breach of this
Section provided he promptly takes measures to clear the faulty vehicle from the
Highway.
51.
Stopping when Traffic Obstructed
Notwithstanding any traffic signal indication to proceed, no operator of a vehicle shall
enter an intersection unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the
intersection to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing the passage of
pedestrians or other traffic.
52.
Vehicle Backed to Curb
No driver of a vehicle, semi-trailer or trailer combination shall stand the vehicle backed
up to the curb except while actually loading or unloading, and if the vehicle is a semi-
trailer or trailer combination, the motor vehicle or truck tractor unit thereof must stand
parallel to the curb and faced in the direction of the going traffic, but no vehicle shall
stand so backed up that it obstructs the free passage of traffic lawfully using the public
highway.
53.
Deliveries in Lane or Alley
Wherever access can be had to an alley or from their own property, persons making
deliveries or collections of commodities to or from stores, restaurants, hotels, and
commercial buildings, shall make them therein.
54.
Speed Limit
(1)
With the exception of Fire Department vehicles, Police Patrols and ambulances
operating sirens and/or red warning lights when on duty or in cases of
emergency, no person shall operate a motor vehicle within the corporate limits
of the City of Melfort at a greater speed than the speed limits set forth in
Schedule "A".
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(2)
Notwithstanding Subsection 54(1), a person shall not drive a vehicle on a street
in a posted construction area at a speed greater than the posted speed limit for
the construction area.
55.
Emergency Vehicles
An operator of a vehicle shall not follow any fire engine, ambulance, or other
emergency vehicle at a distance of less than 30 meters when such apparatus is
responding to an alarm and/or when using a flashing light or siren.
56.
Crossing Fire Hose
No operator of a vehicle shall permit such vehicle to cross over or interfere with any
fire hose.
57.
Riding or Driving on Sidewalk Prohibited Except with Permission of Director
No person shall ride, drive, or back any vehicle along or across any sidewalk, or curb,
gutter, or boulevard, except at a regular sidewalk crossing or public highway
intersection, unless with the written permission of the Director of Works & Utilities.
58.
Funeral Processions
All vehicles in a funeral procession shall have their headlights on irrespective of the
time of day.
PART VI- REGULATIONS RESPECTING OPERATION OF BICYCLES,
MOTORCYCLES AND SKATEBOARDS, SLEDS, COASTERS OR SIMILAR
DEVICES
59(1) Bicycle and Motorcycle Regulations
(a)
Every person when operating a bicycle or motorcycle upon any public highway
in company with other bicycle or motorcycle operators shall so operate or ride
the same as to proceed with said operators in single or double file.
(b)
No more than one person shall ride upon any bicycle propelled by muscular
power upon any public highway except a bicycle built for two, and no person
shall ride upon any motorcycle other than upon a seat attached to said vehicle.
(c)
A rider of a bicycle or motorcycle shall not remove both hands from the handle
bars at the same time, or both his feet from the pedals at the same time, nor
shall he practise any acrobatics or fancy riding on any public highway.
(d)
No person shall ride a bicycle or motorcycle upon a sidewalk or boulevard, but
may ride over an approach or sidewalk crossing.
(e)
Every person riding a bicycle shall ride as close as possible to the right hand
curb or to any person who may be riding a bicycle on his right side, but this
shall not apply when the rider is approaching an intersection and indicating his
intention to turn from a direct lane by giving a visible signal.
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(f)
Every bicycle when operated upon a public highway shall be equipped with a
brake adequate to control the movement of and to stop such bicycle whenever
necessary. Such brake shall be maintained in efficient working condition at all
times.
(g)
No person shall, exclusive of his own body weight, carry on a bicycle a load of
a greater weight than 110 kilograms, nor shall such load extend to a greater
width than 46 centimetres on either side of the centre line of the bicycle, nor to
such a height as to obstruct the clear vision in all directions of the operator of
the bicycle, when seated on the seat of the bicycle.
(h)
An operator of a bicycle or motorcycle upon a street shall not tow or drag any
person on roller skates, skate boards, skis, or toboggan nor any coaster sled,
child's wagon or any other vehicle nor shall any such operator wheel another
such vehicle along the side of the vehicle so operated by him.
59(2) Skateboard Regulations
Unless otherwise authorized by City Council, no person shall skateboard on a street,
sidewalk or public place within the restricted area outlined in Schedule "B".
59(3) Use of Sleds, Coasters or Similar Devices
(a)
No person shall coast or ride down hill on a sled, toboggan, skis, or other
similar devices on a public highway; and further, no person shall use a public
highway as a playground except as authorized by resolution of Council,
provided, however, that nothing in this paragraph shall prevent a person from
pulling a sleigh on which a person is riding.
(b)
A Police Officer may at his discretion impound or cause to be impounded any
bicycle, skateboard, sled, coaster or similar device and waive the penalty set
forth in Schedule "E" as follows:
(i)
for any offence under Section 59(1) (a) to (h) inclusive or Section 59
(2), (3) of this Bylaw for a period up to but not exceeding seven (7)
days.
PART VII - VEHICLES ON PUBLIC RESERVES
60.
Vehicles on Public Reserves
(1)
Except as may be authorized by any other bylaw of the City of Melfort, no
person may operate or park a vehicle, recreation vehicle, or all-terrain vehicle
on any of the following areas:
(a)
Public Parks
(b)
Public Playgrounds
(c)
Public Development Property
(d)
Easements
(e)
Boulevards
(f)
Any Portion of a Municipal Road Allowance not defined as a Highway in
The Traffic Safety Act.
(g)
Public Reserves
(h)
Agricultural Society Grounds
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(2)
The provisions of Subsection (1) shall not apply to maintenance vehicles or
authorized vehicles using a designated parking area.
(3)
Golf carts shall be allowed only on the property designated as the Melfort Golf
Course.
PART VIII - REGULATIONS RESPECTING EQUIPMENT AND STREET
OBSTRUCTION
61.
Heavy Machinery, Vehicles with Spikes, etc.
No person shall drive on any of the highways any vehicle having metal spikes, lugs or
cleats projecting from the face of the wheel or tire of such vehicle, or any vehicle
having a caterpillar tread, nor shall any heavy machinery or tractor of such weight or so
equipped as might cause damage to the highways, be moved, conveyed, or operated
on the highways, until a permit to do so has been first obtained from the Director of
Works & Utilities, such Permit may be granted on application in writing, in which the
route to be taken, the weight and nature of the vehicle or machinery and such other
further information as the Director of Works & Utilities may require shall be set forth,
and the applicant shall therein agree to pay all the damages caused to the highways
as a result of the operation and conveyance or movement of such vehicle or
machinery, and shall forthwith furnish to the Council such security for such amounts as
shall be required by the Council, and which said security must be in every way
satisfactory to the Council.
62.
Size of Loads
No person shall permit a load exceeding in width 2600 mm or in height 4100 mm or in
length 19.8 metres, except City owned equipment, to be moved over any public
highway unless authorized by a special permit issued by the Director of Works &
Utilities pursuant to this or any other Bylaw of the City except hay, straw, or fodder
carried on a vehicle other than a motor vehicle which may have a width of 3 metres.
This provision does not apply to those areas of City subject to regulations under The
Highways Act.
63.
Conduct of Vehicle
No person shall drive or conduct a vehicle in such condition or so loaded as to be likely
to cause unnecessary delay in traffic, or accident or injury to the person or property.
64.
Rubbish on Streets
All material of any kind being transported over any public highway must be transported
in such a manner and in such containers that no part of the material while in transit,
shall find its way to the surface of the public highway. Should any material be spilt
upon the public highway, it shall immediately be removed by the person in charge of
said material; so that the public highway shall be in as clean and usable state as
before the material was spilt. The owner of any vehicle shall be responsible for any
violation of this section.
PART IX - TRUCK REGULATIONS
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65.
Heavy Vehicle Route, Weight Restrictions, Etc.
(1)
Council may, by resolution, designate certain public highways within the
boundaries of the City of Melfort as heavy vehicle routes.
(2)
The public highways set out in Schedule "C" hereof are hereby designated as
heavy vehicle routes and the erection of signs for the said streets is hereby
authorized.
(3)
On all public highways designated as heavy vehicle routes, the maximum
gross weight permitted, including the weight of the vehicle, on the road surface
shall not exceed the following, namely:
(i)
for a two axle truck or a two axle passenger carrying
motor vehicle
12,700 kg
(ii)
for a three axle truck or a three axle passenger carrying
motor vehicle
19,050 kg
(iii)
for a four axle truck
25,400 kg
(iv)
for any semi trailer unit or combination of vehicles other than those
included in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii)
33,550 kg
(v)
for any other vehicle other than those referred to in clauses
(i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) and for any building, object or contrivance
9,075 kg
(4)
A person shall not drive or tow across the steel bridge located on Star City
Street 250 m north of McDonald Avenue, a vehicle that has a gross vehicle
weight exceeding 14 tonnes (14,000 kg).
(5)
The maximum weight permitted, including the weight of the vehicle, on the
road surface, other than a heavy vehicle route shall not exceed 5,450 kg.
(6)
The driver of every truck exceeding the weight restrictions outlined in
subsection (4) shall follow the marked "Heavy Vehicle Route". The driver of
any truck or other vehicle in excess of the weight restrictions outlined in
subsection (1) found travelling on any street or avenue other than those
designated as the "Heavy Vehicle Route" shall be in violation of the Bylaw
excepting in those cases where a truck or other vehicle is required to leave the
heavy vehicle route for the purpose of pick-up or delivery in which case the
driver shall do so by the most direct route to the consignee or shipper and shall
return to the heavy vehicle route by the most direct route.
(7)
Whenever it shall be necessary to transport a single article which cannot be
divided, and which exceeds the weight restrictions set out in Subsection (3) or
exceeds 20 meters total length over the streets or alleys of the City, the same
shall be done only after issuance of a special permit for a single trip with the
load so to be transported. The Director of Works & Utilities is hereby
authorized upon application to grant such special permit which shall be in
writing for the moving of any such heavy single article, which cannot be
divided, provided that the person, firm or corporation making such application
may be required to furnish a bond or an amount to be fixed by the City Clerk
payable to the City and conditioned so as to save the City harmless from any
claim, loss or damage that may result from the granting of such permit, or that
may arise from or on account of any work done thereunder and further
condition that the grantee shall restore at his own cost to a condition
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satisfactory to the Director of Works & Utilities any pavement, subway, tunnel,
sewer pipe, conduit, or other property that may be injured by reason of the
transportation of such article under such permit and the Director of Works &
Utilities in granting such permit shall, whenever it may appear to him necessary
to do so, in order to protect the pavement of the City or to prevent obstruction
to traffic, limit the said permit as to time and particular street or streets to be
used and impose such other special condition as may in his opinion tend to
prevent injury, or damage to the City or its property.
(8)
Whenever a freight-carrying vehicle passing over any street or alley of the City
is found to be operating in violation of the provisions of this Section, such
vehicle shall not be permitted to proceed further until the excess load is
reduced or permit secured to comply with the provisions of this Section.
(9)
In any prosecution for a violation of the provisions of this section the onus of
proof shall be on the accused.
(10)
A Police Officer or Police Constable having reason to believe that the gross
weight of a vehicle and its load is in excess of the maximum gross weight
prescribed by this Bylaw may weigh the same by means of a portable scale or
may require the person in charge of the vehicle to take the vehicle to the
nearest stationary scale.
(11)
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any persons operating a heavy
vehicle owned by the City of Melfort while actually in use in the service of the
City.
(12)
This Section shall not apply in the case of any vehicle owned or hired by the
City, or which is owned or hired by any person who is carrying out a contract or
contracts within the City for the purpose of any Public Works of the City
provided however, that in the latter case such vehicle must be actually used in
connection with such Public Works or works.
66.
Dangerous Goods Route
(1)
Council may, by resolution, designate certain portions of the heavy vehicle
routes, as set out in Schedule "C", as dangerous goods routes.
(2)
The public highways, as indicated in Schedule "D" are hereby designated for
the transportation of dangerous goods.
PART X - PENALTIES
67.
Persons Complying to Bylaw
A person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Bylaw or fails to comply
therewith or with any notice given thereunder, shall commit an offence and be liable to
the penalties herein provided for.
68.
Owner of Motor Vehicle
The owner of a motor vehicle as defined by The Traffic Safety Act shall be liable for
violation of any of the provisions of this Bylaw in connection with the operation of a
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motor vehicle, unless such owner proves to the satisfaction of a Provincial Magistrate
or Justice of the Peace trying the case, that at the time of the offence, the vehicle was
not being operated by him nor by any person with his consent, express or implied.
69.
Removal of Vehicles
(1)
A police officer may, without warrant, seize any vehicle that, in his opinion, is:
(a)
being operated in violation of this Bylaw.
(b)
parked contrary to the provisions of this Bylaw.
(2)
Any police officer, or any other person authorized by the Director of Works &
Utilities, may move or remove or cause to be moved or removed any vehicle
that is unlawfully parked, placed, left or kept on any public highway, public
parking place, other public place or municipally owned property.
(3)
Any vehicle removed pursuant to subsections (1) or (2):
(a)
Shall be impounded and stored at a site designated by the seizing
officer, at the cost of the owner for a period of thirty (30) days after the
date of removal of the vehicle unless the costs of removal,
impoundment and storage and any outstanding fines are sooner paid.
(b)
May be released to the owner on payment of the cost of removal,
impoundment and storage and any outstanding fines within thirty (30)
days after the date of the removal of the vehicle.
(4)
If the vehicle is not redeemed within thirty (30) days, pursuant to clause 3(b):
(a)
The vehicle shall be dealt with as lost or unclaimed personal property.
(b)
The City shall have the right to recover from the owner of the vehicle
the cost of removal, impoundment and storage, including the actual
cost of advertising, by:
(i)
Action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(ii)
Sale of the vehicle at public auction.
(iii)
By private sale of the vehicle where the vehicle cannot be
disposed of at the public auction.
(5)
The expenses mentioned in Subsection (3)(b) are a lien upon the vehicle
seized and if the owner of the vehicle cannot be found after advertising in the
local newspaper for 2 consecutive weeks or if he fails to pay the expenses
within fourteen (14) days after the day on which a notice requiring him to do so
has been served on him or sent to him by registered mail, the vehicle may be
sold as described in Subsection (4)(b) for the purpose of recovering the
expenses.
70.
Sub-Heading for Convenience
All sub-headings in any way relating to any clause, section paragraph or provision of
this Bylaw are not and shall not be any part of this Bylaw, the said sub-headings being
included herein for the purpose of reference and convenience only.
71.
Penalty
(1)
A person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence.
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(2)
The penalty for breach of any provisions of this Bylaw shall be those set out in
Schedule "E" to this Bylaw.
(3)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Bylaw, the owner of any vehicle
shall be liable for a violation of any provision of this Bylaw, as well as the
person who committed the breach, unless the owner proves to the satisfaction
of the judge or justice of the peace trying the case that, at the time of the
breach, the vehicle had been stolen from him or taken, without his consent
express or implied, out of his possession or out of the possession of a person
entrusted by him with its care.
(4)
The Court may, in default of payment of a fine imposed under this Bylaw, order
imprisonment of an individual for a term not exceeding one year.
72.
Penalty for Overweight Vehicles
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 71 to the contrary, any person who violates
Section 65 hereof is guilty of an offence and liable to summary conviction to a fine of
not less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars plus Two ($2.00) Dollar for each forty-
five kilograms (45 kg) or fraction thereof by which the actual gross weight exceeds four
hundred and fifty-five kilograms (455 kg) more than the prescribed maximum gross
weight and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
73.
Repeal of Former Bylaws
Bylaw No. 2007-06 of the City of Melfort is hereby repealed.
74.
Coming Into Force
This bylaw shall come into force on the date of the final passing thereof.
INTRODUCED AND READ a first time this 16th day of July, 2007.
READ A SECOND TIME this 16th day of July, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME and passed this 16th day of July, 2007.
______________________________
_______________________________
Mayor
City Clerk
SEAL
CERTIFIED a true copy of Bylaw No. 2007-21,
adopted by Resolution of Council on the 16th day
of July, 2007.
_______________________________
City Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" - MAXIMUM SPEEDS
(as provided for in Section 54)
1.
30 km/h
a)
In any posted school or playground speed zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m.
b)
In the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
c)
Within the boundaries of the Provincial Weigh Scale.
2.
40 km/h
a)
On all roadways of the City of Melfort not otherwise provided for.
3.
50 km/h
a)
Saskatchewan Drive, from 43 m south of the north intersection of the east and west
service roads on Saskatchewan Drive South, continuing north then west to Quebec
Street.
b)
Shadd Drive from the junction of Saskatchewan Drive to the junction of McDonald
Avenue.
c)
McDonald Avenue from the most easterly City limit to 110 m west of Brunswick Street
and from 100 m west of 1st Street to 500 m west of Broadway Avenue North.
d)
Melfort Street, from 118 m west of 7th Avenue to the most westerly limits of the City.
e)
Three service roads running parallel to Saskatchewan Drive South.
f)
Spruce Haven Road, from Reservoir Drive to the most easterly limits.
g)
Broadway Avenue North, from 120 m north of Burns Avenue to 70 m north of
McDonald Avenue.
4.
70 km/h
a)
Broadway Avenue North from 70 m north of McDonald Avenue to Jameson Avenue.
b)
Saskatchewan Drive West from Quebec Street to Flett's Springs Street.
c)
McDonald Avenue from 500 m west of Broadway Avenue North to the most westerly
city limit.
5.
80 km/h
a)
Provincial Highway No. 3, from the intersection of Saskatchewan Drive South and
Highway No. 41, east 540 m.
b)
Saskatchewan Drive South, from the most southerly city limit to 1600 m north.
c)
Provincial Highway No. 41, from the intersection of Saskatchewan Drive South to 700
m west.
6.
100 km/h
a)
Provincial Highway No. 41 from 700 m west of Saskatchewan Drive South to the most
westerly city limit.
b)
Provincial Highway No. 6 from 400 m north of McDonald Avenue to the most
northerly city limit.
c)
Saskatchewan Drive West from Flett's Springs Street to the most westerly city limit.
d)
Provincial Highway No. 3 from 540 m east of the intersection of Saskatchewan Drive
South and Highway No. 41, to the most easterly city limit.
e)
Broadway Avenue North, from Jameson Avenue to most northerly city limit.
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SCHEDULE "B" - SKATEBOARD SITE MAP
(as provided for in Section 59{2})
The shaded area indicates the restricted area.
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SCHEDULE "C" - HEAVY VEHICLE ROUTE
(as provided for in Section 65)
City of Melfort Heavy Vehicle Route
Broadway Avenue from the most northerly City limits to the most southerly City limits.
South Avenue from Saskatchewan Drive South to Broadway Avenue.
Melfort Street from the most westerly City limits to 7th Avenue.
7th Avenue from Melfort Street to Central Street.
Central Street from 7th Avenue to Broadway Avenue.
Saskatchewan Drive from the most southerly City limit to the most westerly City limit.
McDonald Avenue from the most easterly City limits to the most westerly City limits.
Spruce Haven Road from Saskatchewan Drive East to Reservoir Drive.
Shadd Drive from Saskatchewan Drive East to McDonald Avenue.
Flett's Spring Street from Saskatchewan Drive West to McDonald Avenue.
Hamilton Avenue from Broadway Avenue to Flett's Springs Street.
Northcott Avenue from Broadway Avenue to 100 metres west of Charles Street.
Charles Street from Hamilton Avenue to McDonald Avenue.
East and West Service Roads that run parallel to Saskatchewan Drive South.
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SCHEDULE "D" - DANGEROUS GOODS ROUTE
(as provided for in Section 65)
City of Melfort Dangerous Goods Route
Saskatchewan Drive from the most southerly City limit to the
most westerly City limit.
Shadd Drive from Saskatchewan Drive E to McDonald Avenue.
McDonald Avenue from the most easterly City limits to the most
westerly City limits.
Flett's Springs Street from Saskatchewan Drive W to McDonald
Avenue.
Hamilton Avenue from Flett's Springs Street to Broadway
Avenue.
Broadway Avenue from Saskatchewan Drive W to the most
northerly City limits.
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SCHEDULE "E" - OFFENCES & PENALTIES
1.
Summary of Offences
SEC NO.
OFFENCE
PENALTY
PENALTY
IF PAID WITHIN 14
DAYS
6
Disobey Police Officer
$75.00
$40.00
11
Streets Closed to Traffic
$50.00
$25.00
12
Streets Closed to Public
$50.00
$25.00
13
Protection of Signs
$120.00
$60.00
14
Pedestrian Corridor
$75.00
$40.00
18
Obedience of signs
$75.00
$40.00
21
Obstructing sidewalk or roadway
$75.00
$40.00
23
Noise prohibited
$75.00
$40.00
24
Pedestrians to wait on curb
$75.00
$40.00
25
Use of street for business
$330.00
$330.00
27
Provide name and address
$75.00
$40.00
28
Stopping prohibited
$75.00
$40.00
29
Prohibited Parking Areas
$100.00
$50.00
31(1)-(4)
Restricted Parking Areas
$75.00
$40.00
31(5)
Restricted Parking Areas - disabled person's
parking area
$150.00
$100.00
32
Parking motor vehicles exceeding 6.7 meters
$75.00
$40.00
33
Parking time limited
$75.00
$40.00
34
Method of parking
$75.00
$40.00
35
Use of fire hydrant area
$100.00
$50.00
36
Entering and exiting parking areas
$75.00
$40.00
37
Parking over 48 hours
$75.00
$40.00
38
Unattached trailer or semi-trailer parked
$75.00
$40.00
39
Parking of vehicle hauling hazardous/
obnoxious substances
$75.00
$40.00
41
Parking unlicensed vehicles
$75.00
$40.00
42
Immobilized vehicles on highway
$75.00
$40.00
43
Chalk Marks
$30.00
$30.00
44
General standing prohibitions
$75.00
$40.00
45
Parking vehicles for repair
$75.00
$40.00
46
Throwing glass, debris, etc on streets
$75.00
$40.00
47
Backing of a vehicle or bus
$75.00
$40.00
48
Splashing pedestrians
$75.00
$40.00
49
No U-turns
$75.00
$40.00
50
Obstructing traffic
$75.00
$40.00
51
Stopping when traffic obstructed
$75.00
$40.00
52
Backing up to curb
$75.00
$40.00
53
Deliveries in lane or alley
$75.00
$40.00
54
Speeding
As set out in The
Summary Offences
Procedure Regulations,
1991
As set out in The
Summary Offences
Procedure Regulations,
1991
55
Following emergency vehicles
$75.00
$40.00
56
Crossing fire hose
$170.00
$85.00
57
Riding or driving on sidewalk, curb, etc
$120.00
$60.00
59
Bicycles, motor cycles, sled, toboggans, etc
$75.00
$40.00
60
Vehicles on Public Reserves
$75.00
$40.00
61
Heavy machinery with spikes
$500.00
$500.00
64
Insecure load
$75.00
$40.00
65
Heavy vehicle route & weight
$100.00
$100.00
69
Removal of Vehicles - impoundment fee
$10.00 per day
$10.00 per day
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2.
Procedure for Notice of Violation
(1)
Where a person commits or is alleged to have committed an offence for which
a fixed penalty is listed in Section 1 of this Schedule, a police officer, a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer or the Building & Fire Inspector for the City of Melfort,
shall give to such person or attach to that person's vehicle in such a manner
that is visible to the operator of the vehicle, a Notice of Violation. The Notice of
Violation may be a pre-printed form or a form generated electronically through
hand-held meter reading devices. In either case, the Notice of Violation shall
be substantially in the form shown in Schedule "F", or in such other form as
may from time to time be approved by the City of Melfort.
(2)
If payment of the penalty is made within 14 calendar days or where the penalty
is mailed and postmarked by Canada Post within 14 calendar days of the date
of the Notice of Violation, then:
a)
The operator or owner of the vehicle shall not be liable to prosecution
for the violation indicated on the Notice of Violation.
b)
The amount of the penalty shall be the amount shown in the Penalty If
Paid Within 14 Days column.
c)
If no discounted penalty amount is shown for the offence, the amount
of the penalty shall be the amount shown in the Penalty column.
(3)
Where a receipt is required, payment of the penalty shall be made to the
cashier in City Hall at 202 Burrows Avenue West during regular office hours, or
alternatively, where no receipt is required, payment may be made in the
outdoor depository located at the main entrance to City Hall, or by mailing the
exact amount of the penalty to City Hall, Box 2230, Melfort, SK S0E 1A0.
(4)
If payment of the amount specified on the Notice of Violation is not made on or
before the date indicated on the Notice of Violation, a police officer, a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer or any other person authorized by the City Manager shall
lay an information under oath as to the offence before a Justice of the Peace
for the purpose of obtaining a Summons.
(5)
The information referred to in subsection (4) above shall be in the form or
substantially in the form of Schedule "G".
(6)
The Summons shall be in the form or substantially in the form of Schedule "H"
and shall provide for the voluntary payment of a penalty in the amount set forth
in the column entitled "Penalty" in Schedule "E". The Summons shall be
served by a Police Officer or other authorized person.
(7)
Voluntary payment of a penalty specified in a Summons shall be made on or
before the date indicated on the Summons, in accordance with the penalty
payment procedure outlined in subsection (3) above.
(8)
If payment of the amount specified on the Summons is made on or before the
date indicated on the Summons, the person alleged to have committed an
offence shall not be liable to prosecution for the offence indicated.
(9)
If payment of the amount specified on the Summons is not made on or before
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the date indicated on the Summons, the person to whom the Summons has
been issued shall be liable to prosecution of the alleged contravention of the
Bylaw.
(10)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any person from
exercising his or her right to defend a charge of contravention of any provision
of this Bylaw.
3.
Penalties not Otherwise Provided For
Subject to Section 3 of this Schedule, a person guilty of a breach of any of the
provisions of this Bylaw for which no specific penalty has been provided in the
foregoing provisions of Section 1 (entitled "Summary of Offences") of this Schedule, or
in The Traffic Safety Act of the Province of Saskatchewan or Regulations made
pursuant to that Act, shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty of not less than
$15.00 and not more than:
a)
$2,000.00 in the case of an individual; and
b)
$5,000.00 in the case of a corporation.
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SCHEDULE "F" - NOTICE OF VIOLATION
VIOLATION
NOTICE
Ticket No. ___________
Name _______________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
Vehicle License # _____________________
Prov. ______________________
Make/Model __________________________________________________________
Date ________________________ Time _________________________A.M. P.M.
Location ____________________________________________________________
TYPE OF OFFENCE
This Violation Notice is issued for a breach of the following bylaw:
Traffic Bylaw
Dog Bylaw
Licensing Bylaw
Zoning Bylaw
Waste Bylaw
Other
Bylaw # _______________________
Section ________________________
Description of Offense: _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Penalty: $ _________________ Payment must be made within 30 calendar days of date
of issue. If payment is made within fourteen calendar days of issue, the penalty is $
________________.
Issued By __________________________________________________________
Payment may be made in person at Melfort City Hall (202 Burrows Avenue
West) weekdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. or by mail to:
City of Melfort, Box 2230, Melfort, Sask., S0E 1A0
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SCHEDULE "G" - INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Information No.
Ticket No.
Canada
}
Province of Saskatchewan
} ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Provincial Court, City of Melfort }
THIS IS THE INFORMATION OF
______________________________________, Bylaw Enforcement Officer
(hereinafter called the Informant). The informant says that he/she has reasonable and
probable grounds to believe and does believe that:
, , Birth Date - did;
on or about the ________ day of ______________A.D. _________ at the City of Melfort,
in the Province of Saskatchewan, commit the following offence:
contrary to the provisions of the _____________________, being Bylaw ___________of
the said City of Melfort.
AND FURTHER the Informant says that a Notice of Violation for the above captioned
offence was issued and that no payment has been received in accordance with the
instructions contained in the said Notice.
SWORN BEFORE ME this __________ day of _______________________________
A.D. ___________, at Melfort in the Province of Saskatchewan.
_______________________________________
Signature of Informant
_______________________________________
A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN AND FOR
THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
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SCHEDULE "H" - SUMMONS
SUMMONS TO A PERSON
CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION
Ticket No.
Canada
}
Province of Saskatchewan
} ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Provincial Court, City of Melfort
}
TO
Date of Birth:
(YYYY-MM-DD)
WHEREAS YOU HAVE THIS DAY BEEN CHARGED BEFORE ME THAT, on or about the day of
_________, A.D. __________ at the City of Melfort, in the Province of Saskatchewan, you did commit the
following offence:
contrary to the provisions of the ______________________________________of the said City of Melfort.
AND WHEREAS a Notice of Violation for the above captioned offence was issued and our records indicate
that no payment has been received in accordance with the instructions contained in the said Notice.
IF VOLUNTARY PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF IS NOT RECEIVED ON OUR BEFORE
(YYYY-MM-DD), YOU ARE COMMANDED, IN HER MAJESTY'S NAME:
(1)
to appear before the presiding judge of The Provincial Court of Saskatchewan at 105 Crawford
Avenue East, Melfort, Saskatchewan on the day of ___________ A.D. _________, at
o'clock in the _____________ (Melfort Time) or before any justice for the said Province who is there,
and to attend thereafter as required by the Court in order to be dealt with according to law; and
YOU ARE WARNED THAT FAILURE WITHOUT LAWFUL EXCUSE TO ATTEND COURT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFENCE UNDER SUBSECTION 24(1)(a) OF
THE SUMMARY OFFENCES PROCEDURE ACT, 1990 AND A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST
MAY BE ISSUED.
DATED this __________ day of __________________________________ A.D. ___________, at Melfort in
the Province of Saskatchewan.
________________________________________
A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN AND FOR THE
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
______________________________________________________________________________________________
SUBMIT THIS STUB WITH PAYMENT
Payment Instructions on the Back
Ticket No. _____________
Payment to:
The City of Melfort
City Hall - 202 Burrows Avenue West
P. O. Box 2230
Melfort, Saskatchewan S0E 1A0
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SCHEDULE "H" (continued)
SUMMONS TO A PERSON
CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Payment may be made in person at Melfort City Hall, 202 Burrows Avenue West,
during normal business hours.
2.
Payment may also be made by mailing this Summons, together with the exact
amount of the penalty specified therein for voluntary payment, to the following
address:
The City of Melfort
PO Box 2230
Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
3.
Payment must be received prior to the date specified in the summons. Voluntary
payment can not, and will not, be accepted after the date specified for voluntary
payment. If you choose to send your payment by mail, it is your responsibility to
ensure that your payment is posted in sufficient time to be received prior to the date
specified.
4.
Avoid prosecution by paying promptly. If payment is not received by the City of
Melfort in accordance with the instructions contained herein, a mandatory court
appearance is required at the time and place specified herein.
5.
You are warned that failure, without lawful excuse, to attend court in accordance with
this summons is an offence under subsection 24(1)(a) of The Summary Offences
Procedure Act, 1990.
6.
For inquiries, please contact the City of Melfort at 752-5911.