A. Law Enforcement Agency: Law enforcement officials, or such authorized officers or crossing guards as are assigned or authorized by the law enforcement agency, are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, or signal in conformance with traffic laws and regulations; provided, that in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, law enforcement officials may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws and regulations.
B. Fire Department: Officers of the fire department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the law enforcement officials in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
C. Unauthorized Persons: It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized by the law enforcement agency to direct or attempt to direct traffic. (1977 Code § 10-8-7; amd. 2004 Code)