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MS HB1037

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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