Mississippi

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Mississippi. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Universal helmet law enacted 1974.

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

Choice of 4 or 8 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

None

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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs

None

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Marijuana Possession and Use

Legal for medical use

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Marijuana Impaired Driving

Decriminalized

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

70

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

70

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

70

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Repeat Offender Laws

Yes

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Increased penalty for high BAC

None

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

90 days

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

None

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Ignition Interlocks

Mandatory for all convictions

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Open container laws

No

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Child Restraint Required

Under 4 yrs in child restraint

4-6 yrs and under 57" tall or under 65 lbs in booster seat

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

7 yrs or over or 57" or taller or 65 lbs or over

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

18 years

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

12

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

None

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

Sun-Thurs: 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. Fri-Sat: 11:30 p.m. - 6 a.m.

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

None

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Who is Covered?

7 and over

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In What Seat?

All

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Type of Law

Primary

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Hand-Held Ban?

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

Yes. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

No

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Speed Cameras: State Law

Prohibited

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

Prohibited

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a
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