Contact

Calgary Economic Development
Phone: 403-221-7831
Toll-free: 1-888-222-5855
Fax: 403-221-7828

Moving or Replacing Street Signs, Signals or Road Markings

If it is necessary for street signs (street names, traffic control signs, directional signs, etc.), signals or road markings to be removed and replaced call the Film, Television & Creative Industries office to have this work carried out. A minimum five (5) days notice is required for this type of service.

Traffic Safety Act, Use of Highways & Rules of the Road Regulation:

Damage to Traffic Control Devices

111(1) A person shall not willfully remove, throw down, deface, alter or destroy a traffic control device placed, marked or erected on a highway

(2)For the purposes of section 169(2) of the Act, subsection (1) is hereby designated as a provision for which a person may be arrested without a warrant. Definition of a traffic control device foudn in the Traffic Safety Act states:

(ss) "traffic control device" means any sign, signal, marking or device placed or erected under the authority of this act for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.