"Police checkpoints" refer to designated spots on roads or highways where police officers stop vehicles to check for any violations of laws or regulations, such as drunk driving, expired licenses, or proper vehicle registration. Full definition
Activists on Tuesday alleged the Buffalo Police Department has engaged in retaliation against residents who have spoken out against the establishment of police checkpoints in their neighborhoods. (buffalonews.com)
«Our assessment remains that, as on March 17th, travel on the main routes on the island during daylight hours is orderly if slow in some places because of police checkpoints,» the Foreign Office said. (politics.co.uk)
Some of the units» tactics, including police checkpoints, are drawing concern. (news.wbfo.org)