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MS HB671

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rufus Straughter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-9-21 of the Mississippi Code to require traffic tickets, citations, or affidavits issued for reckless or careless driving violations (Sections 63-3-1201 or 63-3-1213) to include a space for a written explanation by the issuing officer.

  • Mandates that the issuing officer must provide a written explanation of the reckless or careless driving offense on the ticket.

  • Applies to all law enforcement officers issuing tickets, including sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables, county patrol officers, municipal police officers, and State Highway Patrol officers.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Uniform traffic ticket; require issuing officer to provide written explanation of reckless or careless driving on.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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