§ 29-41. 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 traffic laws. 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.

State law reference

Authority of city to regulate traffic by means of police officers, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 542.202(a)(1).

                    
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