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  • (1) "Administrative traffic checkpoint" means a roadblock procedure where enforcement officers stop all, or a designated sequence of, motor vehicles traveling on highways and roads and subject those vehicles to inspection or testing and the drivers or occupants to questioning or the production of documents.
  • (2) "Command level officer" includes all sheriffs, heads of law enforcement agencies, and all supervisory enforcement officers of sergeant rank or higher.
  • (3) "Emergency circumstances" means circumstances where enforcement officers reasonably believe road conditions, weather conditions, or persons present a significant hazard to persons or the property of other persons.
  • (4) "Enforcement officer" includes:
    • (a) peace officers as defined in Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications;
    • (b) correctional officers as defined in Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications;
    • (c) special function officers as defined and under the restrictions of Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications; and
    • (d) federal officers as defined in Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications.
  • (5) "Magistrate" includes all judicial officers enumerated in Subsection 77-1-3(4).
  • (6) "Motor vehicle" includes all vehicles as defined in Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act.




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