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MS SB2643

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in counties with a population of 100,000 or more (based on 2010 census) to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads, streets, and highways outside incorporated municipalities and excluding interstate highways.

  • Prohibits the levying of any fine in association with citations issued for speeding violations detected by radar equipment used by sheriffs or deputy sheriffs under this authorization.

  • Amends Section 63-3-519 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add this new exception to the existing prohibition on radar speed detection equipment use by law enforcement agencies other than the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Radar speed detection equipment; allow sheriffs to use in unincorporated areas of county and not on interstate highways.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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