§ 70.21 AUTHORITY OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
   (A)   (1)   The Chief of Police and deputies or any officers assigned by the Chief of Police shall enforce this traffic code and state laws.
      (2)   The Chief of Police and deputies, or any officers assigned by the Chief of Police, may direct all traffic by voice, hand, or signal in conformance with traffic laws; provided, in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or safeguard pedestrians, the Chief of Police and deputies may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of this code.
      (3)   Fire Department officers, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the Chief of Police and deputies or officers in directing traffic in the immediate vicinity.
(Prior Code, § 70.25)
   (B)   The Chief of Police and deputies shall investigate traffic accidents and arrest and assist in the prosecution of those persons charged with violations of law causing or contributing to such accidents.
(Prior Code, § 70.17)
(Ord. 1144, passed 2-7-1983)