Maine legal term
Roadblock in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Roadblock” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “Roadblock” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Roadblock" means a vehicle, a physical barrier or other obstruction placed on a way at the direction of a law enforcement officer. (29-A M.R.S. § 2414)
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