MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation; Transportation

By: Representative Montgomery

House Bill 783

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF ECRU TO PERMIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY TO USE RADAR SPEED DETECTION EQUIPMENT ON THE HIGHWAYS, ROADS AND STREETS WITHIN AND UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  The governing authorities of the Town of Ecru, in their discretion, may authorize law enforcement officers of the municipality to use radar speed detection equipment on the highways, roads and streets within and under the jurisdiction of the municipality to enforce statutes and ordinances establishing the maximum speed of motor vehicles.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2004.