§ 38-3. Authority of police officers to direct traffic.

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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 this chapter and other traffic laws. If there is 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 chapter and other traffic laws.

(Code 1971, § 16-3; Code 1992, § 19-3)

State law reference

Authority of city to regulate traffic by means of police officers, Texas Transportation Code § 542.202(a)(2).

                    
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