Under the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A 2000, c.T-6, the Town of Rocky Mountain House has the authority to enact and enforce bylaws related to traffic safety within its jurisdiction. This includes regulating speed limits, establishing traffic control devices (e.g., stop signs and traffic lights), managing parking and road use and overseeing enforcement through municipal peace officers or bylaw officers.
Town Council has enacted Traffic Bylaw 2023/07 to control and regulate traffic in the Town of Rocky Mountain House.
Residential Speed Limit Reduction
Amending Traffic Bylaw 2025/08 introduces lower speed limits in select areas to increase public safety. 40 km/h is now the speed limit on most residential and downtown streets. Playground and school zones are now in effect 24/7. These measures aim to enhance pedestrian safety and minimize traffic-related incidents.
When is Amending Traffic Bylaw 2025/08 in effect?
Amending Traffic Bylaw 2025/08 was passed at the April 6, 2025, Regular Council Meeting and went into effect immediately. The current posted speed limit signage must be followed an adhered to until replaced with updated signage. Transitioning signage across Town will occur as weather permits. The public will be notified when this transition starts.
Click here to read more about the Residential Speed Limit Reduction
For more information
Engineering & Operations Department
Email: operations@trmh.ca
Phone: 403-845-3220
