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MS SB2473

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sidney Albritton

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-519 to authorize county sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads and highways under county board of supervisors jurisdiction located outside municipal corporate limits.

  • Maintains existing prohibition on radar use by law enforcement except Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, with specified exceptions for municipalities (2,000+ population) and universities (2,000+ students enrolled).

  • Prohibits Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol from setting up radar on highways within municipalities with population exceeding 15,000 according to the latest federal decennial census.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Radar; authorize use by sheriffs.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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