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MS SB2300

MS SB2300
Radar; authorize limited use of by sheriffs.


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Introduced
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County Having A Population Of 140,000 Or More To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Within The County, Lying Outside The Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality, And Excluding Any Interstate Highway; To Forbid The Levy Of Any Fine Associated With The Issuance Of A Citation Where A Driver Is Detected To Have Been Traveling In Excess Of The Posted Speed Limit, As Detected By The Sheriff Or His Deputies Through The Use Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Mississippi's existing law to authorize sheriffs and their deputies in counties with a population of 140,000 or more to use radar speed detection equipment on public county roads and highways located outside of incorporated municipalities, excluding interstate and state highways. The bill imposes certain restrictions on the use of radar, such as prohibiting its use within 500 yards of municipal boundaries, county boundaries, and speed limit changes. Additionally, any funds received from citations issued due to radar-detected speeding violations must be used by the school district for school safety purposes in the district where the violation occurred.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)

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