53-8-105 - Duties of Highway Patrol.
53-8-105. Duties of Highway Patrol.
In addition to the duties in this chapter, the Highway Patrol shall:
(1) enforce the state laws and rules governing use of the state highways;
(2) regulate traffic on all highways and roads of the state;
(3) assist the governor in an emergency or at other times at his discretion;
(4) in cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies, enforce and assist in theenforcement of all state and federal laws related to the operation of a motor carrier on a highway,including all state and federal rules and regulations;
(5) inspect certain vehicles to determine road worthiness and safe condition as providedin Section 41-6a-1630;
(6) upon request, assist with any condition of unrest existing or developing on a campusor related facility of an institution of higher education;
(7) assist the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission in an emergency to enforce thestate liquor laws;
(8) provide security and protection for both houses of the Legislature while in session asthe speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate finds necessary; and
(9) carry out the following for the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals:
(a) provide security and protection to those courts when in session in the capital city ofthe state;
(b) execute orders issued by the courts; and
(c) carry out duties as directed by the courts.
Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session