Radar; authorize certain municipalities to utilize for the enforcement of school zone speed limits.
(H) Died In Committee
Summary
The bill would let municipal law enforcement officers and some college campus police use radar speed detectors to enforce speed limits in school zones, a practice currently limited to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol. It applies only to municipalities and campuses that meet specific population or enrollment thresholds and requires notification of the Highway Safety Patrol of any road blockages or emergencies. The goal is to improve safety for children near schools.
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