What is the term for positioning a responder vehicle angled across lanes of traffic?

The term for positioning a responder vehicle angled across lanes of traffic is block positioning. This method is employed to effectively create a physical barrier between oncoming traffic and the scene of an incident, enhancing the safety of responders and the public. By positioning the vehicle in this way, responders can effectively shield lanes of traffic, preventing vehicles from accidentally entering the incident area. This tactic is crucial in maintaining a safe working environment for emergency personnel, reducing the risk of secondary collisions, and ensuring that responders can focus on their tasks without undue concern for oncoming vehicles.

While side positioning, diagonal positioning, and linear positioning are all relevant tactics in traffic control and management, they do not specifically refer to the act of angling a vehicle across multiple lanes to provide a protective barrier as effectively as block positioning does.