It shall be the duty of the Police Department to investigate
traffic accidents, to arrest and to assist in the prosecution of those
persons charged with violations of law causing or contributing to
such accidents.
[R.O. 2009 § 305.020; R.O. 2007
§ 305.050; Ord. No. 486 § 2(p-5), 11-16-1973]
Whenever the accidents at any particular
location become numerous, the Police shall cooperate with the Director
of Public Works in conducting studies of such accidents and determining
remedial measures.
The Police Department shall maintain a suitable system of filing
traffic accident reports. Such reports shall be available for the
use and information of the Director of Public Works.