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Officials debate enforcement and outreach on covered-load rules as county seeks to reduce roadside trash
Summary
Silver Bow County commissioners and Sheriff Lester discussed enforcement of covered-load requirements, community outreach and possible year-round alley-rally efforts; the committee voted to reconvene after the meeting and pursue further action on the matter.
Butte-Silver Bow Public Works Committee on June 25 considered communication number 2025-297 from Commissioner Russell Larry (District 5) about roadside trash and enforcement of covered-load requirements.
The discussion matters because residents reported loose loads and litter along county roads and interstates; committee members explored whether increased law-enforcement stops, public education or community clean-up programs would reduce roadside trash.
Sheriff Lester told the committee a state vehicle code permits officers to stop vehicles with unsecured loads: "I think if it was an uncovered load, they could pull them over to say you should cover that." He added his deputies generally use discretion…
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