re: Who’s in the wrong? Police cruiser vs. ATV

ATV rider in the wrong.
1) Driving illegally on the road in the first place
2) Excessive speed
3) No helmet
4) Driving in such a manner as to not maintain control of his vehicle

Policeman made correct move to block the lane as
1) Had the ATV rider refused to stop and had continued, there was no place to turn around to pursue
2) ATV rider, at that speed, was an impending danger to others he was approaching on the road
3) Had the officer been able to turn around and pursue, it would have created a greater danger to the other users of the road

Police officer made the right move. The ATV rider had determined his own fate when he made the decision to ride on the road on a vehicle that did not have the proper lights, signals, or design for paved public roads. His excessive speed and inability to control his vehicle are further evidence of his disregard for the law and for the safety of himself and other individuals.