Officers of the police department are hereby authorized to direct all traffic of the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. In the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police or fire department may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1965, § 28-4)
State law reference(s)—Authority of city to regulate and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic, G.S. 160A-300.