Which code would be used for Highway/Road Obstruction?

Which code would be used for Highway/Road Obstruction?

• A. 16 — Highway/Road Obstruction
• B. 14P — Phone Call
• C. 13I — Suspicious Incident
• D. 15 — On Duty Detail

Answer: (A)

Understanding how dispatch codes work. A Highway/Road Obstruction code is used to flag an incident where a roadway is blocked or impeded, which tells responders to expect traffic control needs, potential detours, and safety concerns for travelers. That makes it the best match for the situation described. The other codes point to different scenarios: a Phone Call covers non-scene contact or information rather than an active obstruction; a Suspicious Incident signals a potential threat or unusual activity, not a blocked road; and an On Duty Detail refers to a planned assignment rather than an on-scene roadway problem. So the Highway/Road Obstruction category is the correct fit because it directly describes the on-road blockage requiring immediate traffic management and clearance.

Understanding how dispatch codes work. A Highway/Road Obstruction code is used to flag an incident where a roadway is blocked or impeded, which tells responders to expect traffic control needs, potential detours, and safety concerns for travelers. That makes it the best match for the situation described.

The other codes point to different scenarios: a Phone Call covers non-scene contact or information rather than an active obstruction; a Suspicious Incident signals a potential threat or unusual activity, not a blocked road; and an On Duty Detail refers to a planned assignment rather than an on-scene roadway problem. So the Highway/Road Obstruction category is the correct fit because it directly describes the on-road blockage requiring immediate traffic management and clearance.