SB2616

Ayden's Law; authorize sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Authorizes sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment on county roads outside municipal limits.

Mississippi SB2616, known as "Ayden's Law," allows sheriffs and their deputies to use radar speed detection equipment on county roads outside municipal limits. The number of units authorized per county depends on population size. The law prioritizes radar use in areas with recurring crashes, fatalities, or complaints from property owners. It prohibits radar use in speed traps, defined as sections of highway with unjustified speed limits. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Jan 19

Senate

Referred To Highways and Transportation