Victoria By-law 09-079, s. 139 — of the Community Charter

of the Community Charter.

(Consolidated on June 18, 2026 up to Bylaw 26-044) This bylaw is printed under and by authority of the Corporate Administrator of the Corporation of the City of Victoria.

NO. 09-079 STREETS AND TRAFFIC BYLAW

A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA (Consolidated to include Bylaws No. 10-061, 10-074, 12-030, 13-083, 14-023, 14-051, 14-096, 15-042, 16-013, 16-068, 16-089, 18-058, 19-040, 19-048, 19-067, 20-033, 21-056, 21-111, 22-028, 22-088, 23-045, 23-048, 23-054, 23-106, 24-024, 24-046, 24-077, 25-046, 26-005, 26-024, 26-044) The purpose of this Bylaw is to consolidate, update, and clarify the regulations applicable to streets and traffic. Contents 26-024 PART 1 - INTRODUCTION 1 Title 2 Application of Bylaw 3 Interpretation 4 Definitions 5 Classification of streets 6 Procedures for orders by Director of Engineering 7 Powers of Council not affected by an order 8 Orders exempt from procedures PART 2 - TRAFFIC 9 Powers of Director of Engineering 10 Jaywalking 11 School Patrols 12 Firefighters may direct traffic 13 Work in streets 14 Moving vehicle into traffic 15 Traffic at intersections 16 Temporary traffic control devices by police 17 Speed zones 18 Use of street by buses 19 Police traffic direction 20 Obeying traffic controls 21 Stop signs 22 Green light 23 Yellow light 24 Red light 25 Green arrow 26 Flashing lights 27 Stunting 28 Driving on laned roadway 29 Highway lines 30 Highway lines exception 31 Newly painted lines 32 Duty when overtaking 33 Passing on right 34 Passing on left 35 Clear view on passing 36 Divided highways 37 Reverse turn 38 Signals on turning 39 Means of signalling 40 Left hand drive signals 41 Driving over fire hose 42 Driving on sidewalk 43 Cyclist provisions 43A Skating provisions 44 Motorcycles PART 3 - PARKING AND STOPPING