1999年10月31日颁布的《中华人民共和国公路法》规定:交通主管部门应当认真履行职责,依法做好公路保护工作,保障公路的完好、安全和畅通。这就是公路路政部门的职责。然而,保障公路安全畅通的路障管理却不属于公路路政部门的职责范围。因为,国发[1986]94号《国务院关于改革道路交通管理体 The Road Law of the People’s Republic of China promulgated on October 31, 1999 stipulates that traffic authorities should perform their duties conscientiously, do well in highway protection according to law, and ensure the roads are intact, safe and open. This is the responsibility of the highway department. However, the management of roadblocks to ensure the smooth flow of road safety does not fall within the scope of the responsibilities of the highway and road administration departments. Because, Guo Fa [1986] No. 94 "State Council on the reform of road traffic management