Is it a problem that Montanans have speeding drivers?

There are a number of lonely highways in Montana where you can explore the limits of your vehicle.

Montanans and their speed

Montana is a place where you can fly on freeways and interstates. Not to speed, but because of our high speed limits.

Montana has some of the highest speed limits in America. Our highways have speed signs of about 70 miles per hour and the interstates are marked 80 miles per hour.

It’s also nice that some of Montana’s highways offer beautiful views to enjoy while driving.

History of Montana and Speeding

Montana is an area with a unique history when it comes to speed limits.

Back in the day, there were no speed limits in Montana. It was whatever you thought was safe.

That’s a wild thought.

If you get caught speeding in Montana, it won’t cost you a fortune. Montana has some of the lowest speeding fines in America.

How bad is the speeding problem in Montana?

According to Travel & Leisure, Montana residents are speed demons.

Montana isn’t number one, but we’re in the top 5.

Montana is the fourth state in terms of speed.

How did they come to this conclusion? It’s simple. They used data on the number of fatal accidents due to speeding per 100,000 inhabitants.

Can Montana solve this problem?

Yes and no.

Maybe there should be stricter speeding tickets, but there is not enough law enforcement to cover every highway in Montana. There are a lot of highway patrol officers, but there are a lot of roads to cover on a daily basis.

Some cities in Montana have lowered the speed limit to slow drivers down, and it has helped somewhat.

Watch your speed.