dispersal zone

noun

1. a defined area in which any police or community support officer can force any group of two or more people to disperse for 24 hours

Example Sentences

Police said 54 of the 87 fines for Covid breaches in the dispersal zone over the weekend were issued on Saturday.

From BBC

The force has implemented a dispersal zone in the city centre until Sunday.

From BBC

The dispersal zone had been set up to try to prevent a repeat of the widespread gatherings seen last month, when Liverpool clinched their first Premier League title.

From BBC

A dispersal zone has been authorised in the area, for which police have received stop and search powers.

From Reuters

A Dispersal Zone has been authorised in the area while a section 60 order is also now in place.

From BBC