Mississippi § 63-5-55 - Spilling loads on highways.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-5-55 — Spilling loads on highways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-5-55. Spilling loads on highways.
No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping therefrom, except that sand may be dropped for the purpose of securing traction, or water or other substance may be sprinkled on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining such roadway.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 63-5-55
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-5-55 cover?
Section 63-5-55 ("Spilling loads on 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 63-5-55?
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