Highway Patrol
/ˈhaɪˌweɪ prəˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized law enforcement agency or unit responsible for enforcing traffic laws and ensuring safety on highways and major roads.
The highway patrol conducted a sobriety checkpoint to deter drunk driving.
Forms
- highway patrol
- highway patrols
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Commentary
Often state-level agencies, highway patrols focus primarily on traffic safety and enforcement rather than general policing duties.
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