McAllen |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. CODE OF ORDINANCES Subpart A GENERAL ORDINANCES |
Chapter 102. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES |
Article II. ADMINISTRATION |
Division 3. TRAFFIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT |
§ 102-60. Authority of police to direct traffic.
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. In the event of 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 1966, § 29-7)
State law reference
Authority of city to regulate traffic by means of police officers, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6701d, § 27(a)(2).