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MS HB96

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-7-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, to require vehicle headlights be operated whenever conditions necessitate the use of windshield wipers, in addition to the existing sunset-to-sunrise requirement.

  • Prohibits vehicle operators from using only parking lights or auxiliary driving lamps during times when full front and rear lamps are required by law.

  • Makes violation of these headlight requirements a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.00.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Headlights; require to be used whenever windshield wipers necessitated.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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