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MS HB999

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-505 to remove the phrase "when visibility is bad" from speed reduction requirements for trucks and passenger buses
  • Requires all trucks, truck-trailer combinations, and passenger buses to reduce speed to 45 miles per hour during inclement weather, regardless of visibility conditions
  • Effective date is July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Trucks; remove the requirement that visibility must be bad from the requirement to reduce speed during inclement weather.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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