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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The Secretary of Public Safety may designate civilian members of the Division of State Police as size and weight enforcement technicians. Members of the Division of State Police so designated shall be empowered to perform the duties prescribed in subsection (b) of this section when working in conjunction with, and in the physical presence of, sworn members of the Division.
(b) Civilian members of the Division of State Police, where designated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, shall:
(1) Direct, control and regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic;
(2) Inspect drivers' licenses, vehicle registrations, motor fuel tax cab cards, and other documentations required by law;
(3) Measure and weigh vehicles and vehicle loads as set forth in § 4506 of this title;
(4) Issue voluntary assessments, summons and make traffic arrests for violations of this title and Chapter 52 of Title 30.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 21. Motor Vehicles § 710. State Police size and weight enforcement technicians - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-21-motor-vehicles/de-code-sect-21-710/
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