A. Police Officers:
1. Enforcement Of Traffic Laws: The officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police shall enforce all street traffic laws of the city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the city.
2. Direction Of Traffic Laws: Officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police are authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal in conformance with traffic laws, but 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 this title.
B. Members Of Fire Department:
1. Directing Traffic At Scene Of Fire: When at the scene of a fire, members of the fire department may direct or assist the police department in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
2. Obedience Of Firefighters: It is unlawful wilfully to fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of any member of the fire department, paid or volunteer, when in the absence of or assisting a police officer, and when in the course of his duties, he is protecting the fire department personnel and equipment. (Ord. 12, 8-16-1984)