MississippiLee County sheriff could use radar near schools if supervisors fund it
If Lee County supervisors approve spending for radar equipment, the sheriff or sworn deputies could use it to enforce speed limits near schools outside city limits.
What it does
Lee County supervisors could use available county money to buy radar equipment for the sheriff's department. The bill does not require them to buy it.
If supervisors authorize spending for radar, the sheriff or a sworn deputy could use it to enforce speed limits near schools on public county roads and state highways outside city limits.
Argument forRadar could help the sheriff enforce speed limits near schools on public roads outside city limits, if supervisors approve the spending.
Argument againstRadar enforcement could lead to more speeding tickets for drivers near schools on public roads outside city limits.
More detail
Lee County's Board of Supervisors may spend available county funds to buy radar equipment for the sheriff's department. The equipment would be for use by the Lee County Sheriff's Department. The bill says it would take effect after passage.
The Lee County sheriff and sworn deputies may use the equipment to enforce speed limits. Use would be limited to public county roads and state highways in Lee County, outside incorporated city limits, where a school zone is located. A school zone includes road segments near school buildings or grounds and places where school-related activities occur. The sheriff or a sworn deputy could use the equipment only if the Board of Supervisors authorizes spending for it. The bill says it would take effect after passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 3Referred To Local and PrivateIntroduced
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