(A) 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, and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic.
(B) 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; 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.
(C) Officers of the Fire Department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct, or assist, the police in directing traffic there, or in the immediate vicinity.
(Code 1976, § 7.27)
Cross-reference:
Fire department, §§ 10-201 et seq.; police department, §§ 18-201 et seq.
Statutory reference:
Firemen as traffic officers, G.S. § 20-114.1(b).