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MS HB190
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Moak
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person, peace officer, or law enforcement agency from using radar to enforce traffic laws within 1,000 feet of a posted notice indicating a speed limit reduction of 10 or more miles per hour on state or federal highways.
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Maintains existing exceptions allowing the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, municipal law enforcement in cities with 2,000+ population, college/university campus police, and municipal law enforcement in cities with 15,000+ population on federally designated highways to use radar equipment.
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Requires that population thresholds for radar use be based on the latest federal decennial census.
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Takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Radar; prohibit use within 1,000 feet of posted point where speed limit is reduced.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012