Utah Code 77-23-103. Circumstances permitting an administrative traffic checkpoint
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A motor vehicle may be stopped and the occupants detained by an enforcement officer when the enforcement officer:
(1) | is acting pursuant to a duly authorized search warrant or arrest warrant; |
(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. See Utah Code 77-23-102 |
(2) | has probable cause to arrest or search; |
(3) | has reasonable suspicion that criminal activity has occurred or is occurring; |
(4) | is acting under emergency circumstances; or |
(5) | is acting pursuant to duly authorized administrative traffic checkpoint authority granted by a magistrate in accordance with Section 77-23-104. |
Enacted by Chapter 72, 1992 General Session