2/22/08-A bill has died that would have expanded the use of radar by sheriff’s deputies in the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Weathersby, R-Florence, HB489 remained in the House Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance to the House floor, 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.
Sheriffs deputies in all counties would have been allowed to use radar on public streets, roads and highways of the county lying outside the limits of an incorporated city.
An identical bill – HB602 – also died.

2/6/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would expand the use of radar by sheriff’s deputies in the state.
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.
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Weathersby, R-Florence, HB489 would allow sheriffs deputies in all counties to use radar on public streets, roads and highways of the county lying outside the limits of an incorporated city.
For bill status, call (601) 359-3719.
An identical bill – HB602 – also is in the House Transportation Committee.