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MS HB105

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Upshaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and constables to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads, streets, and highways outside incorporated municipalities in their counties.

  • Equipment may only be used on roads under the jurisdiction of the county board of supervisors for maintenance and construction.

  • Adds new exception to existing prohibition on radar use by law enforcement agencies other than the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol.

  • Maintains existing authorizations for municipal law enforcement to use radar in municipalities with populations of 2,000 or more, and on federally designated highways in municipalities with populations exceeding 15,000.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Radar; authorize sheriffs, deputies and constables to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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