A. Definition: For the purpose of this section, a "temporary roadblock" means any device or means used by duly authorized law enforcement officers of the police department for the purpose of controlling all traffic through a point on any street, thoroughfare, roadway or highway within the town whereby all vehicles may be slowed or stopped for the purposes enumerated in subsection C of this section. (1987 Code § 8-112)
B. Authority To Establish: The members of the police department are hereby authorized to establish temporary roadblocks upon the streets and highways of the town for the purpose of apprehending persons reasonably believed by the officers to be wanted for violation of this code, the laws of this state, any other state or the United States and using any such street or highway. (1987 Code § 8-113)
C. Minimum Requirements: For the purpose of warning and protecting the traveling public, the minimum requirements to be met by police officers establishing temporary roadblocks, if time and circumstances allow, shall be as follows:
1. The temporary roadblocks must be established at a point on the highway or street clearly visible at a distance of not less than two hundred (200) yards in either direction; (1987 Code § 8-114)
2. At the point of the temporary roadblock flashing warning lights shall be visible to oncoming traffic for a distance of not less than two hundred (200) yards. The display of flashing emergency warning lights on a marked law enforcement vehicle shall be sufficient under this subsection; and (1987 Code § 8-114; amd. 2005 Code)
3. At least one person working a law enforcement roadblock shall be in uniform and visible, and at least one vehicle used in a law enforcement roadblock shall be clearly marked as a law enforcement vehicle. (1987 Code § 8-114)
D. Failure To Stop: It shall be unlawful for any person to proceed or travel through a temporary roadblock without subjecting himself to the traffic control so established. (1987 Code § 8-115)
Notes
| 1 | 2. WS § 7-17-101 et seq. |