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SB 3108

City of Pass Christian; authorize municipal law enforcement to use one radar speed detection device on U.S. Highway 90.

2026 Regular Session

Would authorize Pass Christian to use one radar speed detector to enforce speed limits on a section of U.S. Highway 90 within the city limits.

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Bill Summary · SB 3108

Summary of Bill SB 3108 (2026) – Mississippi

Overall purpose

SB 3108 would authorize the City of Pass Christian to employ a single radar speed detection device, operated by its municipal law enforcement, to enforce posted speed limits on portions of U.S. Highway 90 that lie within the city’s corporate limits.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Authorization

    • Grants the City of Pass Christian, through its municipal law enforcement, the authority to operate and use one radar speed detection device.
    • The device would be used to enforce motor vehicle speed limits specifically on portions of U.S. Highway 90 located within Pass Christian’s corporate boundaries.

  • Section 2: Effective date

    • The act becomes effective on the date of passage.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries/affected entities:
    • Pass Christian residents and travelers within the city limits traveling on U.S. Highway 90.
  • Municipal law enforcement in Pass Christian would be the responsible agency for operating the radar device and issuing any enforcement actions tied to speed limits on the specified roadway segment.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative history:
    • Referred to Local and Private Committee (2/16/2026).
    • Died in Committee (4/15/2026), meaning the bill did not advance to the full Senate or House for consideration during the 2026 session.
  • If enacted (not applicable given current status), the measure would take effect upon passage.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Law enforcement and traffic safety:
    • The bill would enable targeted speed enforcement on U.S. Highway 90 within Pass Christian, potentially improving compliance with speed limits and road safety within the city.
  • Scope and limitations:
    • The authority is explicitly limited to a single radar device and to the specified roadway portion inside city limits, and it relies on the existing framework granting municipalities enforcement tools.
  • Implementation considerations for the city:
    • Acquisition, calibration, and maintenance of the radar device.
    • Training for officers in the proper use and citation procedures.
    • Public communication about enforcement locations and speed limits.

Bottom line

SB 3108 sought to authorize Pass Christian to use one radar speed detector for enforcing speed limits on the city-controlled stretch of U.S. Highway 90. The bill was not enacted, as it died in the Senate Local and Private Committee during the 2026 session. If pursued again, it would require standard adoption processes and compliance with state and federal guidelines on radar enforcement and traffic citations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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