Test 2. Roadblocks

Question 1

What are the five requirements in Georgia for a roadblock to be valid:

Answer 1

1. Supervisory officers decided where and when to implement it for a legitimate purpose
2. All vehicles were stopped
3. The delay to motorists is minimal
4. The operation was well-identified as a police checkpoint
5. The screening officer was competent to determine which motorists should be given field tests for intoxication

Question 2

Who must decide to implement a roadblock?

Answer 2

Supervisory officers

Question 3

According to Baker v. State, concerning roadblocks, what happens if the state fails to produce supervisory personnel at a hearing?

Answer 3

The state can expect to lose such contests

Question 4

Roadblocks, which have as a primary purpose the detection of ____________________,
will not survive the scrutiny of the Fourth Amendment.

Answer 4

general wrongdoing

Question 5

What are some legitimate purposes for a rock block?

Answer 5

1. The interception of illegal aliens
2. Sobriety checks
3. Verification of drivers licenses and registration
4. checkpoints to prevent an imminent terrorist attack or to catch a dangerous criminal
5. Seeking information from public

Question 6

What are the factors that support the lawfulness of roadblocks?

Answer 6

1. All vehicles are stopped as opposed to random stops
2. The delay to motorists are minimal
3. The roadblock was well identified as a police checkpoint
4. The screening officer’s training and experience was sufficient to qualify him to make initial determination as to which motorist would be given field test for intoxication

Question 7

What are two considerations for publicizing the roadblock?

Answer 7

1. Puts the public on notice
2. Reduces anxiety of motorists when they know what you are doing

Question 8

What are the qualifications for the officer conducting sobriety tests during a roadblock?

Answer 8

1. Peace Officer Certified
2. Basic Training for SFST training
3. Number of DUI arrests officer conducted
4. Number of roadblocks conducted

Question 9

A secondary location at the roadblock where motorists are directed for verification of:

Answer 9

1. Driver’s license
2. Insurance
3. Sobriety checkpoint

Question 10

What are some examples of actions motorists can do before reaching a roadblock that can give an officer reasonable suspicion to stop that vehicle?

Answer 10

1. Turning around
2. Sudden turns
3. Reduction in speed