4/19/07-A bill has died that would have allowed the sheriff in Rankin County to use speed radar.
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, HB78 remained in the House Private Legislation Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
State law now restricts the use of speed radar detection equipment to the Mississippi Highway Patrol and city police departments. Cities with populations less than 2,000 are prohibited from using radar on their public streets while cities of more than 15,000 can use radar on federal highways within their boundaries.
2/6/07-A bill in the House Private Legislation Committee would allow the sheriff in Rankin County to use speed radar.
State law now restricts the use of speed radar detection equipment to the Mississippi Highway Patrol and city police departments. Cities with populations less than 2,000 are prohibited from using radar on their public streets while cities of more than 15,000 can use radar on federal highways within their boundaries.
HB78 is sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon.
For bill status, call (601) 359-3719.
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