If there is a state of emergency, you might not be able to go to some roads or public places. A Controller, a constable, or someone they authorise can stop people from going to these areas to help prevent the emergency from getting worse. They can do this for all or part of a road or public place in the area where the state of emergency is happening, and they can stop people from going there with or without vehicles, as seen in the relevant legislation.

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87: Entry on premises, or

"People in charge can enter homes or buildings to help keep you safe during an emergency."

89: Removal of aircraft, vessels, vehicles, etc, or

"Moving obstructing vehicles, boats, or planes during an emergency"

Part 5Powers in relation to civil defence emergency management

88Closing roads and public places

If a state of emergency is in force, a Controller or a constable, or any person acting under the authority of a Controller or constable, or any person so authorised in a relevant civil defence emergency management plan, may, in order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency, totally or partially prohibit or restrict public access, with or without vehicles, to any road or public place within the area or district in respect of which the state of emergency is in force.

Compare

1983 No 46 s 62(1)

Notes

Section 88: amended, on 1 October 2008, pursuant to section 116(a)(ii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).