Traffic Rules & Safety

Traffic Regulations

The Provincial Motor Vehicle Act

For province-wide transportation consistency, municipalities must adhere to the definitions and regulations set out in the Provincial Motor Vehicle Act.

The City of New Westminster Street & Traffic Bylaw

The Street & Traffic Bylaw regulates traffic and the use of streets and other public spaces in the City.

Community Obligations

Snow Removal

The Street & Traffic bylaw requires property owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property no later than 10:00 am of the day following a snowfall event.