59-21-89 - Use of oscillating or rotating blue lights on vessels. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 59-21-89. Use of oscillating or rotating blue lights on vessels.
 

(1)  It is unlawful for any person, other than a law enforcement officer on duty, to use or display oscillating or rotating blue lights on a vessel operating on the public waters of this state. Upon the approach of an authorized law enforcement vessel operating a strobe, rotating or oscillating blue light or giving audible signal by siren or both, the operator of a vessel shall yield the right-of-way and shall stop and remain in position until the authorized law enforcement vessel has passed, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. 

(2)  A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). 
 

Sources: Laws,  1994, ch. 353, § 1; Laws, 1994, ch. 640, § 1; reenacted and amended, 1995, ch. 476; reenacted and amended, 1995, ch. 600, § 1, eff from and after July 2, 1995.