A. Enforcement Of Traffic Laws: 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 town and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the town.
B. Direct Traffic: 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 the traffic laws; provided, that, in the event of a 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. (1987 Code § 8-111)