MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2003 Regular Session

To: Transportation

By: Representative Reeves

House Bill 704

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR THE OPERATOR OF ANY MOTOR VEHICLE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVADING DETECTION OF A CRIMINAL VIOLATION, TO AVOID A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT; TO PRESCRIBE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  (1)  It is unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle, for the purpose of evading detection of a criminal violation, to stop, turn, flee or otherwise avoid driving through or around a driver's license or sobriety checkpoint set up by a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency.

     (2)  Any person who violates subsection (1) of this section shall be punished, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2003.