§ 70.15. AUTHORITY OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS.

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(A) It shall be the duty of the officers of the Police Department or those officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police to enforce all street traffic ordinances of this city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in this city.
(B) Officers of the Police Department or those 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. However, 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 thereat or in the immediate vicinity.
(Ord. 41-1949, passed 1949; Am. Ord. 20, 2008, passed 11-3-08)

                    
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