24-15 Temporary Roadblocks - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 24-15TEMPORARY ROADBLOCKS24-15-01. Definition. For the purpose of this chapter, a temporary roadblock means anystructure, device, or means used by police, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, game wardens, highway
patrolmen, agents of the federal bureau of investigation, or officers of the United States border
patrol, for the purpose of controlling traffic through a point on a highway, road, or street, whereby
all vehicles may be slowed or stopped.24-15-02. Authority to establish roadblocks. The duly authorized law enforcementofficers are hereby authorized to establish in their respective jurisdictions, or in other jurisdictions
within the state, temporary roadblocks upon the highways, roads, and streets of this state for the
purpose of apprehending persons wanted for violation of the laws of this state, or of any other
state, or of the United States of America, and using the highways, roads, or streets of this state
for the purpose of escape.24-15-03.Minimum requirements.For the purpose of warning and protecting thetraveling public, the minimum requirements to be met by such officers establishing temporary
roadblocks are:1.The temporary roadblock must be established at a point on the highway clearly
visible at a distance of not less than three hundred feet [91.44 meters] in either
direction.2.At a point of the temporary roadblock, at least one red light must be placed at the
point of the temporary roadblock which must display an intermittent or flashing beam
of light, clearly visible to the oncoming traffic at a distance of not less than three
hundred feet [91.44 meters] under normal atmospheric conditions. The intermittent
or flashing beam of light may be provided by lighting which is part of the equipment
of a class A authorized emergency vehicle.24-15-04. Existing law preserved. Nothing in this chapter may be deemed to limit orencroach upon the existing authority of North Dakota law enforcement officers in the
performance of their duties involving traffic control and criminal apprehension.24-15-05. Penalty. Any person who proceeds or travels through a roadblock withoutsubmitting to the traffic control so established is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.Page No. 1Document Outlinechapter 24-15 temporary roadblocks