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Speed Limits
Under the Highway Traffic Act, the City can set speed limits ranging from 40 to 80 km/h in 10 km/h intervals. The HTA has set a default municipal speed limit of 50 km/h on roadways within cities, towns, villages or built-up areas, when no other speed limit is posted. Our policy reserves the use of 40 km/h speed limits for all local and collector roads within the City. Speed limits on City, Regional and Provincial arterial roads are influenced by the roadway's design and classification. In reviewing speed limits a number of factors are considered such as vehicle operating speeds, adjacent development, collision history, pedestrian activity, driveway spacing and the location of intersections. For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 905.420.4630 or by email. |
