HB692

Radar; authorize sheriffs and deputies to use under certain conditions.

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In Text

Authorizes county sheriffs and deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on county roads with board of supervisors approval.

This bill amends Mississippi law to allow county sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment on county roads, subject to approval by a majority vote of the board of supervisors. The bill also permits radar use by municipal law enforcement officers in certain circumstances, including within municipalities with populations over 2,000, on designated highways, and in municipalities where the county seat or a public community college is located.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 14

House

Referred To County Affairs;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency