3700-2024 Designate Dates to Reduce Half Load Period (Feb 15-May 15)
BEING A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE THE DATE ON WHICH THE REDUCED LOAD PERIOD SHALL START AND END ON TOWNSHIP ROADS
Passed by Council April 15, 2024
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
BY-LAW NUMBER 3700-2024
A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE THE DATE ON WHICH THE REDUCED LOAD PERIOD
SHALL START AND END ON TOWNSHIP ROADS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, chapter 25,
as amended, The Corporation of the Township of Augusta is authorized to enact by
laws regulating, among other things, traffic on highways under its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 122(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.C. 1990, chapter
H.8, as amended (hereinafter “Act”), and during a specified reduced load period, a
commercial motor vehicle, or trailer, unless otherwise exempted, cannot be operated or
drawn upon any designated highway were the weight upon an axle exceeds 5000
kilograms;
AND WHEREAS the reduced load period is deemed necessary for the protection of all
highways within the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Township of Augusta.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta hereby
enacts as follows:
1. THAT the provisions of Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act apply to all highways
within the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta during the
period from the 15th day of February to the 15th day of May inclusive in each and
every year.
2. THAT this By-Law shall not become effective until appropriate signs have been
erected and are on display, no person shall move, drive, operate, or draw a vehicle
or vehicles, or combination of vehicles, upon any highway or portion hereto where
the weight upon an axel exceeds 5000 kilograms.
3. THAT at any time or times when circumstances warrant, including but not limited to
times when an extension of a Reduced Load Period is necessary to preserve the
condition of a highway, the Chief Administrative Cificer with input from the Public
Works Manager, may extend the said Reduced Load Period by amending the
commencement or end date or dates as referred to in section 1 above and, upon
erection of authorized signs providing for such extended Reduced Load Period, the
terms of this By-Law, including but not limited to any prohibition or exemption
hereunder, shall apply during such period of extension.
4. THAT notwithstanding the prohibition set forth in this By-Law and pursuant to section
110 of the Act, the Public Works Manager may issue a permit or permits authorizing
the movement, driving, operation, or drawing of a vehicle or vehicles, or combination
of vehicles, which, but for such permit, would be otherwise prohibited.
5. THAT in the event that any particular provision or provisions or part of a provision in
the is By-Law is found to be void, voidable or unenforceable for any reason
whatsoever, then the particular provision or provisions or part of the particular
provision shall be deemed severed from the remainder of this By-Law and all other
provisions shall remain in full force.
6. This By-Law shall come into full force and effect upon the date of passing and
enactment hereof.
7. By-Law Number 2038-1988 is hereby repealed.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 15th day of April, 2024.
Signed by Mayor Jeff Shaver and Clerk Annette Simonian
