2/6/06-A bill that would have expanded the use of speed radar throughout the state has died.
HB619, sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, remained in the House Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance from the committee to the full chamber.
Currently, Mississippi restricts the purchase and use of radar speed detection equipment to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and the counties of Harrison and Lowndes. Law enforcement agencies in cities with populations less than 2,000 are prohibited from buying or using radar.
The bill would have allowed the sheriff’s deputies in Rankin, Hinds and Madison counties to use radar on public streets, roads and highways lying outside the limits of an incorporated city.
However, a similar bill – SB2442 – remains active.

1/11/06-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would expand the use of radar throughout the state.
Currently, Mississippi restricts the purchase and use of radar speed detection equipment to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and the counties of Harrison and Lowndes. Law enforcement agencies in cities with populations less than 2,000 are prohibited from buying or using radar.
HB619, sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, would allow the sheriff’s deputies in Rankin, Hinds and Madison counties to use radar on public streets, roads and highways lying outside the limits of an incorporated city.
For bills status, call (601) 359-3719.