Mississippi § 63-3-125 - Streets, roads, and highways.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-125 — Streets, roads, and highways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3-125. Streets, roads, and highways.
“Street or highway” means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic. “Laned highway” means a highway the roadway of which is divided into three or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic. “Roadway” means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. “Sidewalk” means that portion of a street between curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians. “Private road or driveway” means every way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner but not by other persons. “Through highway” means every highway or portion thereof at the entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required by law to stop before entering or crossing the same and when stop signs are erected as provided in this chapter.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 63-3-125
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-125 cover?
Section 63-3-125 ("Streets, roads, and highways.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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