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MS HB335

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement from using radar speed detection equipment within 1,000 feet of any posted sign indicating a speed limit reduction of 10 or more miles per hour on state or federal highways

  • Maintains existing restriction that only the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol may use radar on public roads, with exceptions for municipal police in cities with populations of 2,000 or more

  • Allows municipal officers in cities with populations exceeding 15,000 to use radar on federal highways within city limits, while prohibiting Highway Safety Patrol from using radar in those same areas

  • Permits college and university campus police to use radar on campuses with more than 2,000 enrolled students

  • Effective date of July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Radar; prohibit use within 1,000 feet of posted point where speed limit is reduced.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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