6/5/09-A bill died that called for expanding the list of law enforcement that can use speed radar.
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, HB439 missed a deadline to advance from committee, 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.

1/14/09-A bill in the House Local and Private Legislation and Transportation committees would expand the list of law enforcement that can 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.
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, HB439 would allow the sheriff in Rankin County to use speed radar.
For bill status, call 601-359-3719.