40Duration and form of roadblock authorisation

#### 40 Duration and form of roadblock authorisation 40 Duration and form of roadblock authorisation (cf [Police Powers (Vehicles) Act 1998](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1998-166), s 11) > > (1) A roadblock authorisation may be given either verbally (including by telephone, radio or other communication device) or in writing (including facsimile). > > > (2) A roadblock authorisation has effect for a period of 6 hours (or such lesser period as may be specified by the senior police officer giving the authorisation). > > > (3) Nothing in this section prevents a senior police officer from giving a further roadblock authorisation in respect of the same vehicle (or class of vehicles) on a road, road related area or other public place or school.