Reminder about Traffic Regulations & Snow Clearing Policies
Information for the Public
| Public Service Announcement Reminder about Traffic Regulations & Snow Clearing Policies Release Date: February 17, 2025 The winter season is upon us again and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Public Works crews are working hard to keep our streets clear of snow and safe for residents. In order to be better informed please read the following sections from our Traffic Regulations as they relate to Snow Clearing within the town. Click here for Link to complete Traffic Regulations. Snow Clearing (excerpt from Town’s Traffic Regulations) 9. During the period from the first day of November in each year to the thirtieth day of April in the succeeding year, both days inclusive, no person shall Park an unattended Motor Vehicle, regardless of weather conditions, upon any Highway within the Town between the hours of 12 AM and 8 AM. 10. No person shall: a. Park any Motor Vehicle on any Highway in such a way as to interfere with, hinder or obstruct snow clearing operations. b. At any time when 5 centimeters of snow has accumulated on the Highway surface, and for twelve (12) hours thereafter, Park an unattended Motor Vehicle on any Highway within the Town. 4165-4129-2112 11. Regulations 9 and 10 do not apply to ambulances or fire fighting apparatus nor to Motor Vehicles operated by clergy, medical doctors, nurses, police, or members of the fire department when at the scene of an emergency. 12. No person shall deposit, throw, sweep, or place in any manner any accumulation of snow or ice on any highway, Sidewalk, or public parking lot within the limits of the Town, providing that this regulation shall not apply to employees or contractors of Council while engaged in snow clearing operations. 13. Scheduled street scraping and snow removal will occur between the hours of 8 AM and 10 PM. No person shall Park a Motor Vehicle on a Highway scheduled for scraping and snow removal during the hours of 8 AM and 10 PM. The Town will announce the Highways scheduled for scraping and snow removal by 3 PM the previous day. OFFENCE 14. Any unattended Motor Vehicle Parked on any Highway within the Town in contravention of these regulations may be removed and impounded by the Council and the cost of such removal and impounding (including towing and storage costs) may be recovered from the owner as a civil debt prior to the vehicle being returned to the owner. This may be paid at the Town office during regular business hours. 15. Any person who violates any of the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, RSNL 1990, c H-3, and amendments thereto. The Town encourages everyone to become familiar with the following policies (please click the links below to view the policies): Right of Way PW0020 Snow Clearing Right of Ways PW0021 Damage of Personal Property PW0022 We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work to keep our streets and public areas clear and safe this winter season! If you have an issue related to the above Regulations or Policies, please report it through Access E11. Click here for Access E11. |