Bill Text: MS SB2289 | 2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Traffic citations; camera citations from another state not placed on driver's record in this state.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-04-18 - Approved by Governor [SB2289 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2012-SB2289-Enrolled.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2012 Regular Session

To: Insurance; Judiciary, Division B

By: Senator(s) Stone, Browning, Butler (38th), Fillingane, Gandy, Hill, Parks, Simmons (12th), Jackson (11th)

Senate Bill 2289

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED BY OTHER STATES FROM THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM OR A TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT METHOD THAT IS NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FROM BEING PLACED ON A DRIVER'S RECORD IN THIS STATE OR REPORTED TO INSURANCE COMPANIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  (1)  A traffic citation issued by another state from the use of an automated traffic law enforcement system or a traffic law enforcement method not authorized by the State of Mississippi shall not be placed on the person's driving record in this state. 

     (2)  A traffic citation issued by another state from the use of an automated traffic law enforcement system or a traffic law enforcement method not authorized by the State of Mississippi shall not be reported to an insurance company for insurance purposes.

     (3)  For the purposes of this section, "automated traffic law enforcement system" means a camera, optical device or other equipment that:

          (a)  Detects a traffic law violation;

          (b)  Records images of the license plate of a motor vehicle that is not operated in compliance with traffic laws; and

          (c)  Issues a citation for a traffic law violation.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2012.