§ 10.08.080. Authority of Police and Fire Department officers and members.

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 all street traffic laws of this city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in this city.

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 and members 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.

D.

Civilian employees of the city, when designated by the Chief of Police, shall enforce those provisions of the Oakland Traffic Code and the State Vehicle Code relating to the standing or parking of vehicles that legally may be enforced by persons other than peace officers.

E.

Officers, inspectors and engineers of the Fire Department, as designated by the Director of Fire Services, may enforce Vehicle Code Sections 21708, Fire Hoses, and 22514, Fire Hydrants.

(Prior traffic code § 50)