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MS SB2167

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Chris Massey

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-313 to allow motorcycle drivers to proceed through red lights under specific conditions
  • Permits a motorcycle to proceed through a red light only when the traffic signal uses a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the motorcycle's size
  • Requires the motorcycle driver to come to a full and complete stop at the intersection before proceeding with due caution when safe to do so
  • Specifies that it is not a legal defense if a motorcycle driver incorrectly believes a signal uses a detection device or is inoperative when it does not
  • Effective date: July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Red light; motorcycle may proceed with due caution under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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