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MS HB140

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Upshaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-519 to authorize sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and constables to use radar speed detection equipment on county roads and highways outside municipal limits.

  • Allows radar use only on public roads under county board of supervisors jurisdiction for maintenance and construction that lie outside incorporated municipality boundaries.

  • Maintains existing radar use restrictions for Mississippi Highway Patrol, which cannot operate radar in municipalities with populations exceeding 15,000 according to latest federal census.

  • Preserves existing radar authorization for municipal law enforcement in cities with 2,000+ population and for college/university campus police with 2,000+ enrolled students.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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