MS HB699

Authorizes sheriffs and their deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads, streets, and highways outside municipal corporate limits that are under county board of supervisors jurisdiction.

Clarifies that municipal law enforcement radar use requires municipalities to have populations of at least 2,000 residents according to the latest federal decennial census.

Maintains existing authorization for college and university campus police to use radar within campuses with more than 2,000 enrolled students.

Preserves existing authorization for municipal law enforcement in cities exceeding 15,000 population to use radar on federally designated highways within city limits.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.