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Commission sets 35 mph speed limit on unpaved county roads; one commissioner opposes
Summary
The commission adopted Ordinance 281 to set a 35 mph speed limit on unpaved county roads following public input; one commissioner said constituents called it a speed trap, but the ordinance passed 4–1.
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission adopted Ordinance 281 to establish a 35 mph speed limit on unpaved county roads.
Chair introduced the ordinance and commissioners discussed calls from residents along East Side Road and Big Hole ranchers who urged a vote against the change and described it as a potential speed trap. One commissioner said they received multiple constituent calls urging opposition; another commissioner moved to approve the ordinance after clarifying a typographical reference to the ordinance number.
The motion was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote with one commissioner recorded opposed. Commissioners noted constituent concerns but indicated the regulation addresses safety on unpaved surfaces.
Ordinance 281 is now adopted; staff will update signage and relevant communications for impacted roads.
