HB1376

Mississippi HB1376 would allow sheriffs and their chief deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on county roads outside municipal limits.

Mississippi HB1376 amends the Mississippi Code to authorize sheriffs and their chief deputies in any county to use radar speed detection equipment on public roads and highways outside the limits of any incorporated municipality. The bill specifies that the deputy must assist the sheriff in carrying out office duties. The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol must be notified by municipal law enforcement of any road blockages or emergencies on federally designated limited-access highways within municipalities. The bill took effect on July 1, 2026.