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MS HB1037
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lester Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 63-3-519 to add a new exception allowing the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division (CTED) within the Department of Public Safety to operate radar speed detection equipment on any public street, road, highway, or right-of-way in the state.
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Authorizes CTED law enforcement officers to use radar equipment solely for enforcing traffic laws, rules, and regulations applicable to commercial vehicles as defined in Section 63-19-3.
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Amends Section 45-3-21 to authorize the CTED to enforce Mississippi Motor Carrier Regulatory Law and operate radar speed detection equipment to enforce all applicable traffic laws and regulations for commercial vehicles.
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Effective date is July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Radar; authorize DPS to authorize CTED law enforcement officers to use on public roadways for commercial vehicles.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023