Default unposted speed limit in Coaldale, Alta., will soon drop to 40 km/h

Default unposted speed limit in Coaldale, Alta., will soon drop to 40 km/h

Coaldale’s default unposted speed limit will soon drop from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

Coaldale Lowers Default Unposted Speed Limit To 40 Km/h - Bridge City News - July 23, 2026

A new default speed limit is coming to Coaldale. The speed limit on roads without posted signs will be reduced from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour. The change will only apply to unposted roads, while Highway 3, Highway 845, and 30 km/h playground zones will remain unchanged. Dustin Yanke, Director of Infrastructure for the Town of Coaldale, says the decision is based on traffic data and is aimed at improving road safety. The official explains what…