Cop(s) blocking

[Otava]

So I and FWR took a bet, would cop be able to block suspect if he fines him/her.
This is really tricky question but there is evidence that you can, but there is too, that you can not! First things first

Rule 5.3 Wrote:5.3. Use of Force
Force may only be used if the suspect has failed to stop. The InSim will state when the suspect has failed to stop (after approx 45 seconds)

As this rule says it is not allowed to use force if suspect has not failed to stop, but as it is "blocking" It is not force. This is why many people think and might be right about this, I don`t know yet.

But now some evidence that you can not

Police Guide Wrote:This is where you can decide to either fine the user or issue a warning. If you choose warning, please click "Cancel Chase" or type !lost. However if you wish to fine the user, press "Click here to open ticket". You will then be presented with the following screen:

Select the appropriate offense and fine the user accordingly. The suspect then has the decision whether to pay the fine, or take their chances and make a run for it. If the user pays then all is well, however if they choose not to, its down to you and fellow officers to ensure you catch your criminal

And this is why I believe it is not allowed to block, as said The suspect then has the decision whether to pay the fine, or take their chances and make a run for it

So basically this quoted part on police guide says that suspect cop can not block because suspect is the decision maker, not a cop! And if you are saying that "cop guide is not a rule book" what about cop1&cop2. This is quote from a report which gives a warning to a people for it

Luke Wrote:(Username deleted) excessively overtook you in the chase. Cop 1 and 2 is simply a part of respect between cops in a chase. He did look like he just wanted to get in and do his part excusing you out of the chase, due to the lack of respect he will receive a confirmable warning reminding him to respect other cops in his chase as it's not fair on slower cars. Just because he's in a faster car gives him no extra priority.

I would want to know an answer for this!