Massachusetts Roadblocks

Town/City/Municipality:
Blackstone
Description of roadblock location:
Rt.122 after Rhode Island State Line
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alcohol, insurance, seatbelts, vehicle equipment, warrants
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped only a few vehicles (less than 25%)
Registry date:
12/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
They are around the CVS drugstore.


Town/City/Municipality:
Lowell
Description of roadblock location:
Rt. 3A/Thorndike St. at the commuter rail station
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alchohol, drugs, seatbelts, vehicle safety, vehicle equipment, dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
05/2009
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
Revere
Description of roadblock location:
RT 107 & 1A
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alchohol, drugs, seatbelts, vehicle safety, vehicle equipment, dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
02/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Just went got through new car.


Town/City/Municipality:
Searsport
Description of roadblock location:
Rt. 1 (Searsport/Stockton Springs border)
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, seatbelts, vehicle_safety
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
07/2009
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
I have not been through this roadblock, but according to the police they were checking for safety (all documentation, inspection, and TIRES) and alcohol. Supposedly funded by state grants. Have heard RUMORS of people being held here for personal reasons (meaning the officer has something against you socially).


Town/City/Municipality:
Shrewsbury
Description of roadblock location:
Rt 9/ White City Area
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alcohol
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
10/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments.