Monday, March 23, 2009

Mississippi Bans Red Light Cameras

Gov. Haley Barbour signed into effect a bill that prohibits the red light and speed-enforcement cameras and requires the removal of existing systems.

The cities of Jackson and Columbus already use the cameras. Tupelo, Natchez, Southaven and McComb had been considering them.

A representative for the governor said Barbour decided to sign the bill into law after being assured by the Mississippi Highway Patrol that law-enforcement officers would still be able to use dashboard cameras to catch

read more: http://www.wdsu.com/news/18993180/detail.html?treets=no&tid=2658735758813&tml=no_12pm&tmi=no_12pm_1_12000103232009&ts=H

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