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MS SB2477

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sidney Albritton

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits radar speed detection equipment from being set up within 1,000 feet of posted speed limit reduction signs on state or federal highways where the limit decreases by 10 or more miles per hour.

  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing municipal law enforcement in cities with 2,000+ residents to use radar on municipal streets, and cities with 15,000+ residents to use radar on federal highways within city limits.

  • Continues the restriction preventing Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol from setting up radar within municipalities with populations exceeding 15,000 according to the latest federal decennial census.

  • Effective date July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Radar; prohibit use within 1,000 feet of posted point where speed limit is reduced.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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