stop inspection
[/stɑp ɪnˈspɛkʃən/]
nounpl: stop inspections
inspeção de parada
1. A security or regulatory check conducted on a vehicle, person, or cargo at a designated stopping point, typically by law enforcement or customs officials
The car was subjected to a stop inspection at the border checkpoint.
O carro foi submetido a uma inspeção de parada no posto de controle da fronteira.
2. A routine examination of a vehicle by police to verify compliance with traffic laws and vehicle safety standards
During the traffic stop inspection, the officer discovered the brake lights were faulty.
Durante a inspeção de parada de trânsito, o policial descobriu que as luzes de freio estavam com defeito.
3. A systematic review or audit conducted at a halt point to ensure quality, safety, or compliance standards
The production line underwent a stop inspection to check for defects.
A linha de produção passou por uma inspeção de parada para verificar defeitos.
In Brazil, 'blitz' is a widely recognized term for surprise police traffic inspections, particularly for vehicle safety and seatbelt compliance. In the USA, 'stop inspections' are a routine part of law enforcement, while in urban centers like NYC, the term 'stop and frisk' carries significant cultural and legal implications related to civil rights. The term reflects different enforcement priorities between countries—Brazil often emphasizes vehicle safety compliance, while US enforcement may focus on various legal infractions.
NYC Slang
stop and frisk (when referring to pedestrian searches); roadside stop (general use)
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