6/15/10-A bill has died that sought to give the Jackson County sheriff’s office authority 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. Henry Zuber, R-Ocean Springs, HB15 would have authorized a pilot program in Jackson County. Up to 20 devices would have been used for two years to determine the effect of the devices on speeding.

1/11/10-A bill in the House Transportation and Local Private Legislation committees would give the Jackson County sheriff’s office authority 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. Henry Zuber, R-Ocean Springs, HB15 would authorize a pilot program in Jackson County. Up to 20 devices would be used for two years to determine the effect of the devices on speeding.
For bill status, call 601-359-3719.