Officers of the Police Department are hereby authorized to direct all traffic, either in person or by means of visible or audible signals, in conformance with the provisions of this chapter; provided that, in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or safeguard pedestrians, officers of the Police Department and Fire Department may direct traffic, as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter.
Statutory reference:
Authority to regulate traffic by means of police officers, see Tex. Transportation Code § 542.202