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Perry council adopts ordinance raising Elco Road speed limit to 45 mph
Summary
On Nov. 4, 2025, Perry City Council adopted an ordinance amending city code section 18-5 to raise the speed limit on a portion of Elco Road from 35 to 45 mph, citing speed surveys that measured average speeds of 45–47 mph; the change passed unanimously.
PERRY, Ga. — The Perry City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance amending city code section 18-5 to increase the posted speed limit on a portion of Elco Road from 35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour.
Chief Parker told the council the stretch between Larry Walker Parkway and South Perry Parkway has few major driveways or business entrances and that speed surveys showed average traffic speeds “between 45 and 47 miles per hour.” He said the goal is consistency with the 45 mph limit south of South Perry Parkway.
The ordinance was presented on its second reading and adopted unanimously after a brief question-and-answer period with council members. No members of the public spoke in opposition during the meeting.
Why it matters: city officials said the change aligns the posted limit with observed speeds and the roadway’s characteristics, aiming to reduce inconsistent speed differentials. The council recorded no formal conditions or amendments when adopting the ordinance.
The ordinance authorizes the city to update signage to reflect the new limit; no effective date beyond adoption was specified during the meeting. Council members indicated the change is intended to create a consistent speed regime along the corridor.
