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MS HB163
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Rita Martinson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in counties with a population of 70,000 or more to use radar speed detection equipment on public streets, roads, and highways outside incorporated municipality limits.
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Establishes a minimum fine of $10.00 for motor vehicle speeding violations detected by radar in qualifying counties, calculated using the same method as standard speeding fines under Section 63-9-11(2).
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Imposes an additional state assessment on persons convicted of radar-detected speeding violations in qualifying counties, calculated the same way as fines and deposited into the State General Fund.
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Effective July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Radar; authorize sheriff to use in counties over 70,000 and impose additional state assessment for violation when used.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012