Chapter 10.12
ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND CITATION PROCEDURE*

Sections:

10.12.010    Authority of police and fire department officials.

*For statutory provisions regarding enforcement of traffic regulations generally, see Ch. 46.64 RCW; for provisions regarding obedience to traffic laws, see RCW 46.61.005.

10.12.010 Authority of police and fire department officials.

A. It shall be the duty of the officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police to enforce this traffic title.

B. Officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police are 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 of the police department may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.

C. Officers of the fire department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity. [Ord. 423 §8, 1970].