1/11/10-A bill in the House County Affairs and Transportation committees would give all county sheriffs the green light to use radar detection devices.
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. Jessica Upshaw, R-Diamondhead, HB105 would allow sheriffs to use radar on roads under the jurisdiction of the board of supervisors for maintenance and construction. Sheriffs could only use the devices on public streets, roads and highways of the county lying outside the limits of municipalities.
For bill status, call 601-359-3719.
A similar bill – SB2188 – is in the Senate Highways and Transportation Committee.