2/6/06-A bill has died that sought to expand the use of speed radar throughout the state.
HB643, sponsored by Rep. Chester Masterson, R-Vicksburg, remained in the House Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance to the full House.
Currently, Mississippi restricts the purchase and use of radar-speed-detection equipment to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol.
Masterson’s bill would have allowed the sheriff’s deputies in any county to use radar on public streets, roads and highways of the county lying outside the limits of an incorporated city.

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.
HB643, sponsored by Rep. Chester Masterson, R-Vicksburg, would allow the sheriff’s deputies in any county to use radar on public streets, roads and highways of the county lying outside the limits of an incorporated city.
For bills status, call (601) 359-3719.