Speed limits, laws and fines in Mississippi
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The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties associated with traffic violations in the state of Mississippi.
Speed limits in Mississippi
In 2008, Mississippi legislators approved an 80 mph speed limit on toll roads. The catch is that as of 2016, there are virtually no toll roads in the state.
70 mph: rural highways and interstates
65 mph: four-lane highway
60 mph: Sections of interstates and other highways passing through urban areas.
45 mph: Maximum speed for trucks and trucks with trailers in inclement weather.
Speed limits in residences and schools are set by individual cities and counties and are as published.
School zone speed limits may vary by district.
Code of Mississippi at reasonable and reasonable speed
The law of maximum speed:
According to Section 63-3-501 of the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Code, "No one shall operate a vehicle on state highways at a speed exceeding 65 miles per hour."
Minimum speed law:
Section 63-3-603(d) states: “A person traveling at a speed below normal traffic speed must drive in the right traffic lane or as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the roadway. roadway."
The minimum speed limit on federal highways is 30 mph when there is no danger, and 40 mph on interstates and four-lane highways with a posted speed limit of 70 mph.
Due to differences in speedometer calibration, tire size, and inaccuracies in speed detection technology, it is rare for an officer to stop a driver for speeding less than five miles. However, technically, any excess can be considered a speed violation, so it is recommended not to go beyond the established limits.
Because of Mississippi's absolute speed limit law, it can be difficult to challenge a speeding ticket. However, drivers may dispute the quote by pleading not guilty, based on one of the following arguments:
The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.
The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.
The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a speeding driver and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, it is quite possible that he made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.
Speeding ticket in Mississippi
First-time offenders may:
Be fined up to $100
Be sentenced to up to 10 days in prison
Suspend a license (without specifying a period)
Reckless driving ticket in Mississippi
There is no specific speed that is considered reckless driving in the state. This determination is made depending on the circumstances of the violation.
First-time offenders may:
Fine from 5 to 100 dollars
Be sentenced to up to 90 days in prison
Suspend a license (without specifying a period)
Participation in a driving school in Mississippi can prevent speeding violations from being included in the driver's file.
