41Record of roadblock authorisation

#### 41 Record of roadblock authorisation 41 Record of roadblock authorisation (cf [Police Powers (Vehicles) Act 1998](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1998-166), s 12) > > (1) A senior police officer who gives a roadblock authorisation must— > > > > > (a) if the authorisation is in writing—specify the following— > > > > > > > (i) the date on, and time at, which the authorisation is given, > > > > > > > (ii) the vehicle roadblock powers conferred by the authorisation and the indictable offence or risk to public safety in respect of which the authorisation is given, > > > > > > > (iii) the road, road related area or other public place or school in respect of which the authorisation is given, > > > > > > > (iv) the vehicle (or class of vehicles) in respect of which the authorisation is given, > > > > > > > (v) the period of the authorisation if the period is less than 6 hours, or > > > > > (b) if the authorisation is given verbally—make a record as soon as is reasonably practicable after the giving of the authorisation of the matters referred to in paragraph (a). > > > (2) A failure to comply with subsection (1) does not invalidate a roadblock authorisation.