MS HB483

Authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in counties with a population of 95,203 or more (according to 2010 census) to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads, streets, and highways within the county, excluding interstate highways and areas within incorporated municipalities.

Requires the county governing authority to conduct a traffic engineering investigation to determine safe and reasonable speeds in compliance with federal and state law before radar equipment is deployed on county roads.

Adds this authorization to existing provisions allowing radar use by the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, municipal police officers in cities with 2,000+ population, college/university campus police, and municipal officers on federally designated highways in cities with 15,000+ population.

Prohibits the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol from operating radar on highways within municipalities having a population in excess of 15,000 according to the latest federal census.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.