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City rolls out new dangerous goods truck route

The City of Lloydminster has updated the dangerous goods truck routes for vehicles exceeding 7,500 kg and/or transporting materials of a dangerous nature.

Council passed the amendments to the Traffic Bylaw and Transportation Systems Bylaw on June 7. The new laws took effect on June 8.

The highlights include:

Amended dangerous goods routes
-Refer to Schedule “E” of the Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw No. 05-2021)
Amended truck routes
-Refer to Schedule “D” of the Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw No. 05-2021)
-Revisions to parking semi-trucks and trailers in residential areas (and associated penalties)
-Refer to sections 8.14 through 8.16 of the Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw No. 05-2021)
-The restriction of use of an engine brake or Jake brake within city limits (and associated penalties)
-Refer to Section 5.17 of the Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw No. 05-2021)

To view the respective routes click on the highlighted text for Dangerous goods and Truck Routes.

More information can be found on the City’s website.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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