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Highways Development and Protection Act

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This Act was proclaimed in force on January 1, 2010, except for section 72, which was proclaimed in force on August 25, 2004. The Act provides for the administrative structure of Alberta’s... More ≫

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This Act was proclaimed in force on January 1, 2010, except for section 72, which was proclaimed in force on August 25, 2004. The Act provides for the administrative structure of Alberta’s highway network and emphasizes public safety through regulating the physical condition of the highway network. The Act was developed with the intention of replacing administrative structure for highways described in the Public Highways Development Act. The Act also coordinates the administrative relationship between city transportation systems and the province’s highway network.

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Railway (Alberta) Act

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This Act governs the construction and operation of all provincial railways, that is, railways that operate solely in Alberta. It defines what is considered a railway as well as separate categories... More ≫

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This Act governs the construction and operation of all provincial railways, that is, railways that operate solely in Alberta. It defines what is considered a railway as well as separate categories of railway. The Act creates the role of Railway Administrator and empowers the Minister to appoint an individual to that position. A number of powers, limitations, and responsibilities for railway operators are defined, as well as penalties and appeal processes. The Act empowers the Minister of Transportation to create regulations on a number of matters relating to the construction and operation of railways.

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Bill of Lading and Conditions of Carriage Regulation

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This Regulation applies to goods transported by commercial vehicle on Alberta’s highway network. It sets out the specific information that must be included in bills of lading and waybills.... More ≫

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This Regulation applies to goods transported by commercial vehicle on Alberta’s highway network. It sets out the specific information that must be included in bills of lading and waybills. Specific reporting requirements apply to certain types of goods being transported, for example to livestock and household goods. Conditions of carriage are also set out in the Regulation’s Schedules.

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Regional Airports Authorities Act

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This Act provides for the formation, organization and structure of regional airports authorities. The business and purposes of such authorities are set out. The latter include the advancement of... More ≫

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This Act provides for the formation, organization and structure of regional airports authorities. The business and purposes of such authorities are set out. The latter include the advancement of economic and community development by means of promoting and encouraging improved airline and transportation service and an expanded aviation industry. Administrative penalties for contraventions of the Act are established.

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Driver Training and Driver Examination Regulation

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The Driver Training and Driver Examination Regulation regulates driver instructors, driver training schools offering driver training, and licensed driver examiners. Its intention is to promote a... More ≫

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The Driver Training and Driver Examination Regulation regulates driver instructors, driver training schools offering driver training, and licensed driver examiners. Its intention is to promote a high level of consumer protection and public safety through providing for separate licensing schemes for schools, instructors and licensed examiners. Maintaining the privacy and safety of students, and the safety of the general public is also an important aspect of this Regulation. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles Services has been granted significant authority under the Regulation to govern the training, licensing, monitoring and compliance of licensed driver examiners. Significant authority has also been granted to the Registrar to manage the details associated with licensing, curriculum, and other aspects of the driver training industry.

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Motor Vehicle Gas Conversion Regulation

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This regulation establishes certificate of competency requirements and permit and inspection requirements for the installation or repair of gas vehicle equipment.

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General Regulation (Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project Act)

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Enacted under the Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project Act, this regulation adjusts the annual amounts payable by the province under an existing agreement to contribute funding towards... More ≫

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Enacted under the Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project Act, this regulation adjusts the annual amounts payable by the province under an existing agreement to contribute funding towards construction of Calgary’s Green Line LRT Project. The annual amounts payable by the province under any future agreement to contribute funding towards Edmonton LRT projects are established.

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Highways Development and Protection Regulation

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This Regulation protects and preserves the physical integrity of Alberta’s highway network. This includes enhancing motorist and public safety by regulating developments proximate to the highway... More ≫

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This Regulation protects and preserves the physical integrity of Alberta’s highway network. This includes enhancing motorist and public safety by regulating developments proximate to the highway network. The Regulation establishes classes of provincial highways and regulates by permit an array of developments when being placed proximate to or connecting with the highway network. Regulated developments include signage and billboards, utility lines, vegetation, certain pipelines, bridge structures, and direct road access.

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Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2022

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Contains unproclaimed amendments to the Traffic Safety Act.

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Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation

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This Regulation enhances safety on Alberta's roads by limiting the on-duty hours of the drivers of certain vehicle types, and by specifying the number of off-duty hours between shifts. The... More ≫

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This Regulation enhances safety on Alberta's roads by limiting the on-duty hours of the drivers of certain vehicle types, and by specifying the number of off-duty hours between shifts. The Regulation applies generally to buses and to vehicles having a gross weight of 11 794 kg or more and includes provisions exempting certain vehicles and activities from the Regulation’s application. The Regulation also articulates the specific recording obligations of drivers. The Regulation’s expiry date is March 15, 2025.

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