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MS HB105
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Upshaw
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AI Summary
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Authorizes sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and constables to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads, streets, and highways outside incorporated municipalities in their counties.
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Equipment may only be used on roads under the jurisdiction of the county board of supervisors for maintenance and construction.
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Adds new exception to existing prohibition on radar use by law enforcement agencies other than the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol.
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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.
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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