Mississippi § 63-3-137 - Stopping, standing, and parking.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-137 — Stopping, standing, and parking., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3-137. Stopping, standing, and parking.
“Stop,” when required, means the complete cessation from movement. “Stop, stopping or standing,” when prohibited, means any stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or of a traffic control sign or signal. “Park,” when prohibited, means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 63-3-137
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-137 cover?
Section 63-3-137 ("Stopping, standing, and parking.") 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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