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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Mississippi -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Operation of vehicle while under influence (MS Code 63-11-30) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Requirement of motor vehicle operator's license (MS Code 63-1-5) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Motor vehicle safety - responsibility (MS Code Title 63, Ch. 15) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Motor vehicle titles (MS Code Title 63, Ch. 21) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Turning at intersections (MS Code 63-3-703) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents and Reports (MS Code Title 63, Ch. 3 scroll to Article 9) |
| Mechanical Violations | Equipment and Identification (MS Code Title 63, Ch. 7) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (MS Code 63-3-1201) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Traffic signs, signals, and markings (MS Code Title 52, Ch. 3 scroll to Article 7) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Mandatory use of safety belts (MS Code Title 63, Ch. 2) |
| Speeding | Restrictions on Speed (MS Code Title 63, Ch. 3 scroll to Article 11) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Equipment and Identification (MS Code Title 63, Ch. 7) |
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