2/13/09-A bill has died that sought to expand the use of radar to 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. John Moore, R-Brandon, HB541 failed to advance from the House Transportation Committee before a deadline, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have allowed the sheriff’s deputies in any county with a population of 65,000 or more to use radar on public streets, roads and highways of the county lying outside the limits of an incorporated city.

1/14/09-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would expand the use of radar to 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. John Moore, R-Brandon, HB541 would allow the sheriff’s deputies in any county with a population of 65,000 or more 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.