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MS HB354
MS HB354Traffic accidents; require law enforcement officers to provide notification of to approaching motorists at least a certain distance from.
summary
Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 63-3-411, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Law Enforcement Officers Responding To The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident That Halts The Flow Of Traffic As The Result Of One Or More Lanes Being Obstructed, To Provide Reasonable Notice To Approaching Motorists Of The Accident Ahead And Subsequent Delay Within 1,295 Feet Or One-quarter Mile Of The Crash Site And Lane Obstruction; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Such Notice May Be Communicated To Other Motorists; To Provide That The Notice Shall Not Be Required When The Law Enforcement Officer Makes A Determination That Notice Is Neither Possible Nor Practicable Under The Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to require law enforcement officers responding to traffic accidents that block one or more lanes of traffic and halt the flow of vehicles to provide approaching motorists with reasonable notice of the accident and any resulting delays. This notification must be given within 1,295 feet or one-quarter mile of the crash site and obstruction. The bill outlines several ways this notice can be communicated, including by another officer in a patrol vehicle with activated lights, by placing visible signage every 500 feet, or by using digital overhead signs if available. However, this requirement is waived if the responding officer determines that providing such notice is not possible or practical under the circumstances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0354.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0354IN.htm |
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