ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – During inclement weather, personnel and their families are required to follow speed limits according to the Road Condition classification, and all other traffic rules as posted.
Road Condition classifications – known as green, yellow and red – adjust the speed limit installation-wide at the discretion of the 28th Bomb Wing commander or a designated representative in response to deteriorating road conditions due to severe weather.
In Road Condition Green, personnel must follow normal installation speed limits and traffic rules as posted.
The maximum speed limit for all motor vehicles in Road Condition Yellow is 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit, and 5 miles per hour in parking areas. The vehicle will be operated in such a manner that ensures complete control of the vehicle at all times. Vehicle operators are cautioned to remain a safe distance away from snow removal equipment, with the understanding that the snow removal equipment operator may be operating at an increased rate of speed and with visibility limitations.
In Road Condition Red, the maximum speed limit for all motor vehicles is 10 miles per hour on general roadways, and 5 miles per hour in military family housing areas and parking areas. Travel is restricted to military personnel directed to their duty location, first responders, snow removal teams and family members traveling to and from their place of employment.
Persons found to be in violation of this traffic instruction (i.e. recreational driving, non-emergency visitation, etc.) are subject to being cited in accordance with this traffic code, and to points being assessed on their driving record accordingly. Travel during Road Condition Red is at the vehicle operator's own risk.
During Road Condition Red, the vehicle operator assumes all liability for vehicle damage should the vehicle become immovable due to weather or road conditions, such as damage from passing snow removal equipment, damage from exposure to severe weather, or any other damage which may occur.
Call (605) 385-ROAD (7623) for updated weather and road condition information. Please refrain from contacting the Security Forces Base Defense Operations Center for information unless it is an emergency.
Also visit the Ellsworth Facebook page or follow Ellsworth on Twitter for updates on road conditions.