(A) It is the duty of all police officers of the Police Department to enforce the street traffic regulations of the town and the state, to make arrests for the traffic violations, and to investigate accidents.
(B) Officers of the Police Department, or such officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police, are authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, mechanical signals, or signs in conformance with the provisions of this traffic code. In the event of a fire or other emergency as herein defined, or other unusual traffic conditions, to expedite traffic or safeguard pedestrians, officers of the Police Department or Fire Department may direct and take control of traffic as conditions may require, and as near as practicable, follow the general provisions of this subchapter.
(C) Officers of the Fire Department, when at the scene of a fire or other emergency, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
(Prior Code, § 15-1601)