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MS HB29

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes low-speed vehicles (4-wheeled electric or gas vehicles with top speeds of 20-25 mph meeting federal safety standards) to operate on public roads within zoned residential neighborhoods where speed limits are 35 mph or less, but prohibits them on US/Mississippi numbered highways and non-residential county/municipal roads

  • Requires operators to possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance; counties, municipalities, and the Mississippi Transportation Commission may prohibit low-speed vehicles on roads under their jurisdiction for safety reasons

  • Mandates titling and registration with the Department of Revenue, requiring manufacturer's statement of origin for factory-built vehicles or a $75 Department of Public Safety inspection certificate for retrofitted vehicles (such as modified golf carts)

  • Creates a distinctive small license plate (6 inches wide by 3 inches high) for low-speed vehicles, with eligibility for personalized and disability plates

  • Exempts drivers from license requirements when operating low-speed vehicles or golf carts on private roads or golf courses

Legislative Description

Low-speed vehicles; authorize operation of on certain public roads.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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