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MS HB140
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Upshaw
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AI Summary
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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.
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Allows radar use only on public roads under county board of supervisors jurisdiction for maintenance and construction that lie outside incorporated municipality boundaries.
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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.
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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.
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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