Mississippi § 63-3-133 - Traffic signals or devices.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-133 — Traffic signals or devices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3-133. Traffic signals or devices.
“Official traffic-control devices” means all signs, signals, markings, and devices not inconsistent with this chapter placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. “Official traffic-control signal” means any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed. “Railroad sign or signal” means any sign, signal, or device erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 63-3-133
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-133 cover?
Section 63-3-133 ("Traffic signals or devices.") 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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