(A) Enforcement generally. It shall be the duty of the officers of the Police Department or such officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police to enforce all street traffic laws of the city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the city.
(2012 Code, § 84-5)
(B) Authority of police officers to direct traffic.
(1) Officers of the Police Department or such officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal in conformance with traffic laws.
(2) In the event of fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the Police Department may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.
(2012 Code, § 84-6)
(C) Authority of officers of Fire Department to direct traffic. Officers of the Fire Department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic at the scene or in the immediate vicinity.
(2012 Code, § 84-7)
Statutory reference:
Authority of city to regulate traffic by police officers, see Tex. Transportation Code § 542.202(a)(1)