§ 26-104. Enforcement and obedience to traffic regulations.

(a)

Authority of Police.

(1)

It shall be the duty of the officers of the Police Department, cadets, or such officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police to enforce all street traffic laws of this County.

(2)

Officers of the Police Department, cadets, crossing guards, 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, cadets, or crossing guards of the Police Department may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws. Any person who shall violate or disobey any lawful order or direction of any police officer, cadet, or crossing guard, or other such officers as assigned by the Chief shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(CB-51-1978)