§286-162.6 Minimum standards for roadblock procedures. (a) Every intoxication and drug control roadblock program shall:

(1) Require either that all motor vehicles, or mopeds, or both, approaching roadblocks be stopped, or that certain motor vehicles, or mopeds, or both, be stopped by selecting motor vehicles, or mopeds, or both, in a specified numerical sequence or pattern.

(2) Require that roadblocks be located at fixed locations for a maximum three-hour period.

(3) Provide for the following minimum safety precautions at every roadblock:

(A) Proper illumination;

(B) Off-road or otherwise safe and secure holding areas for motor vehicles, or mopeds, or both, involved in any roadblock stop;

(D) Adequate advance warning of the fact and purpose of the roadblocks, either by sign posts, flares, or other alternative methods; and

(E) Termination of roadblocks at the discretion of the police officer in charge where traffic congestion would otherwise result.

(4) Provide for a sufficient quantity and visibility of uniformed officers and official vehicles to assure speedy compliance with the purpose of the roadblocks and to move traffic with a minimum of inconvenience.

(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the establishment of procedures to make roadblock programs less intrusive than required by the minimum standards provided in this section. [L 1984, c 115, pt of §2; am L 1987, c 33, §6; am L 1997, c 103, §7]