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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-23-104.5

  • 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. See Utah Code 77-23-102
  • Enforcement officer: includes :
         (4)(a) peace officers as defined in Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications;
         (4)(b) correctional officers as defined in Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications;
         (4)(c) special function officers as defined and under the restrictions of Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications; and
         (4)(d) federal officers as defined in Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications. See Utah Code 77-23-102
  • Magistrate: includes all judicial officers enumerated in Subsection 77-1-3(4). See Utah Code 77-23-102

     An enforcement officer may not display a sign that notifies motorists of an administrative traffic checkpoint unless the checkpoint is being operated under the authority of a magistrate as provided in Section 77-23-104.