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MS SB2192

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-7-47 of the Mississippi Code to add nighttime safety lighting requirements for timber product loads on motor vehicles.

  • Requires vehicles transporting timber products that extend more than 4 feet beyond the vehicle bed or trailer to display a rotating or oscillating amber strobe-type lamp or light-emitting diode light at the end of the load from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise.

  • Maintains existing daytime requirement for a red flag or cloth not less than 16 inches square when any load extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Transportation; require safety lights on a load of timber products projecting a certain distance beyond the end of the trailer.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/23/2011

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