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Montana News

'I can't drive 55.' Why Montana's speed limits keep increasing

Austin Amestoy

Montana's speed limit has bounced between nonexistent (twice), 55 mph, 75 mph and now 80 mph. Why? Meanwhile, Montana has some of the highest traffic fatality rates in the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.