2/6/07-Sen. Joseph Thomas, D-Yazoo City, has introduced a bill that would allow the city of Canton permission to post speed radar cameras on Interstate 55 and U.S. 51. The town recently annexed land that includes new sections of I-55.
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.
SB3097 is in the Senate Local and Private Committee. For bill status, call (601) 359-3719.
An identical House bill - HB1569 - is in the House Local and Private Committee.
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