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Commissioners hear resident concerns about high speeds on gravel roads; discussion of lowering limits moves forward
Summary
A commissioner raised safety complaints about drivers exceeding 55 mph on gravel county roads and suggested reducing posted limits; staff said changing speed limits would require engineering study, county engineer input and additional signage, and the board asked staff to research statutory steps.
During the budget and round‑table portion of the Aug. 10 meeting, a commissioner raised safety concerns after residents reported drivers traveling far above the default 55 mph speed limit on gravel county roads.
The commissioner recounted local incidents and suggested lowering the speed limit on gravel roads (ideas floated included 40–45 mph). County staff and other commissioners said state statute and county processes may require engineering input, a resolution and signage, and that changes could require coordination with the county engineer and sheriff's office. One commissioner asked staff to investigate the legal posting requirements and cost of signage. No formal motion to change posted speed limits was made at the meeting; commissioners requested follow-up information to consider a resolution and signage requirements at a future meeting.
