(A) Officers of the Police Department or the 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 provisions of this section and other traffic laws; provided, that in the event of a fire or other emergency, to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the Police Department may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of this section and other traffic laws.
(B) Officers of the Fire Department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
(1992 Code, § 12-1-17) (Ord. 31, § 15-2, passed 10-1-1975)