MississippiLee County board could approve sheriff radar in school zones
The proposal would let Lee County's board approve sheriff radar use near schools on roads outside city limits, if every supervisor votes yes.
What it does
The proposal would let Lee County's board approve sheriff radar use on roads outside city limits near schools, but only if every supervisor votes yes.
Argument forRadar use could help the sheriff's department address speeding near schools while school activities are happening.
Argument againstDrivers could face radar speed monitoring on roads outside city limits when school activities are happening.
More detail
Lee County's board of supervisors may approve radar use by the county sheriff's department. If approved, the department may use radar on roads outside city limits in school zones when school activities are happening. A school zone is a designated stretch of road approaching, next to, or beyond school buildings or grounds, or along which school activities occur. Approval requires a unanimous board vote and must be recorded in the county board minutes. The bill died in committee, so this proposed authority did not take effect. If passed, the bill would take effect upon passage. It died in committee and did not take effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Apr 15Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- Mar 11Referred To Local and Private LegislationIntroduced
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