Officers of the Police Department are authorized to direct all traffic, either in person or by means of visible or audible signal, in conformance with the provisions of this title. In the event of a fire or other emergency, or to expedite traffic or safeguard pedestrians, officers of the Police Department may direct traffic, as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of this title.
('68 Code, § 27-4)
Statutory reference:
Authority of city to regulate traffic by means of police officers, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., Art. 6701d, § 27(a)(2)