Other Devices
Q: Besides e-scooters and power assist bicycles, what different types of wheeled devices are there and where are they allowed?
- An "all terrain vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle as defined in The All Terrain Vehicles Act.
- These are prohibited from being operated within city limits under our" Traffic Bylaw. The following are the only exceptions to that rule:
- On private property only if permission has been granted in advance by the city.
- Use by the City as a public service vehicle.
- Use by emergency services (i.e. RCMP, EMS, Fire Department, etc.) in execution of their duties.
- Contractors solely for the purpose of snow removal
- For use in a parade where a Temporary Street Use permit has been granted
- These are prohibited from being operated within city limits under our" Traffic Bylaw. The following are the only exceptions to that rule:
- A "bicycle" and a power assist bicycle means any muscular propelled, chain-driven wheeled device in, on, or by which a person is or may be transported or drawn;
- Bicycles are allowed on city roads and shared paths (under 14 must wear a helmet at all times).
- Users must follow the rules of the road and obey all traffic signs.
- Bicycles are NOT permitted on city sidewalks.
- A “golf cart” is not able to be driven on any municipal roadway. They are also not permitted on sidewalks or shared paths.
- A "snowmobile" is as defined in The Snowmobile Act and The Traffic Safety Act.
- You may operate a snowmobile within city limits on any public road except Provincial Highways #4 and #55, subject to the following rules:
- Snowmobiles MUST be registered in order to be operated in the city.
- Monday to Saturday inclusive only between the hours of 7:00 am and 11:00 pm
- Sundays between 9:00 am and 11:00 pm
- You may operate it on the portion of Provincial Highway #4 for the purpose of crossing the Provincial Highway, at the intersection of Ninth Avenue West and Highway #4. Before crossing Provincial Highway #4, all snowmobile operators shall yield the right of way to vehicles on Highway #4.
- You may operate a snowmobile within city limits on any public road except Provincial Highways #4 and #55, subject to the following rules:
- A “micro-mobility device” means a pocket bike, motorized skateboard, and electric hover board and other similar devices and excludes an e-scooter;
- Micro-mobility devices are allowed on city roads and shared paths.
- Users must follow the rules of the road and obey all traffic signs.
- These devices are permitted on city sidewalks, and users should always be courteous of others, yielding right of way to pedestrians, pass on the left, warn when passing, etc.
- A “mobility device” means a device that is designed and made, not adapted, for use by people who require mobility assistance due to a physical or neurological impairment and is powered solely by a motor that has a maximum power output of 1500W;
- These devices are allowed on roads, sidewalks and shared paths;
- These devices are allowed on roads, sidewalks and shared paths;
- A “wheeled recreational device” means devices which are generally propelled by human power and are used for recreation or play. They include rollerblades, roller skates, skateboards, foot scooters. A foot scooter with a small electric motor (200 watts or under) that has a maximum speed of 10km/hr or less is also a wheeled recreational device;
- These devices are allowed on city roads, sidewalks and shared paths.
- Users must follow the rules of the road and obey all traffic signs.
- Users should always be courteous of others, yielding right of way to pedestrians, pass on the left, warn when passing, etc.
- A “wheeled toy” is a child's pedal car, scooter, tricycle, or similar toy used by a child under 12;
- These devices are allowed on roads, sidewalks and shared paths.
Q: Is a wheelchair a "wheeled device" or "mobility device"?
A. A person in a wheelchair is considered a pedestrian under our Traffic Bylaw.