A. General Control: It shall be the duty of the police department of the city to enforce all of the provisions of this title. All traffic shall be directed by officers of the police department, either in person or by means of visible, audible or mechanical signals, in accordance with the provisions of this title; provided, however, that in the event of an emergency, as herein defined, or other unusual traffic conditions, to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police or fire departments may direct and take control of traffic when conditions may require on account of such emergency and as near as practicable follow the general provisions of this title in protecting life and property.
B. Required Obedience To Traffic Regulations: It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this title.
C. Obedience To Police And Fire Officials: No person shall wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the city police or firefighters. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 2-2)