§ 4.01.200. Authority of Deputy Sheriffs and members of the County Fire Department.

(a)

It shall be the duty of the office of the County Sheriff, through the Sheriff's deputies, to enforce all traffic laws of the City or statutes applicable to traffic in the City.

(b)

Deputy Sheriffs are hereby authorized to direct all traffic in the City by voice, hand or other signal in conformance with the traffic laws of the City and statutes applicable to traffic in the City, provided, however, that in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, Deputy Sheriffs may direct traffic as conditions require, notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws of the City or other statutes applicable to traffic in the City.

(c)

Members of the County Fire Department, when at the scene of a fire, or when in the course of their official duties, or to protect the persons or equipment of the County Fire Department, may direct or assist Deputy Sheriffs in directing traffic within the City.

(Prior Code, § 3120)