(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 of the city and all of the state vehicle laws
applicable to street traffic in the city.
(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 thereat or in the
immediate vicinity.
(Prior code § 3213)
The provisions of this title shall apply to the driver of any
vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government,
this state, any county or city and it shall be unlawful for any said
driver to violate any of the provisions of this title except as otherwise
permitted in this code or by state statute.
(Prior code § 3216)
