Chapter 19 TRAFFIC *



Section 19-3 Enforcement of chapter provisions; authority to direct traffic.

 

    It shall be the duty of the police department of this city to enforce the provisions of this chapter.  Officers of the police department are hereby authorized to direct all traffic either in person or by  means of visible or audible signal in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, provided that  in the event of fire or other emergency, or to expedite traffic or safe-guard pedestrians, officers  of  the police or fire department may direct traffic, as conditions may require, notwithstanding the  provisions of this chapter.

(Code 1958,  22-3)

    State law reference--Local authorities may regulate traffic by means of police officers or  official traffic control devices, O.C.G.A.  40-6-371.