(1) 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 title.

(2) 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.

(3) Members of the fire department when authorized by the senior fire department officer in charge, are authorized in emergencies to direct traffic or assist the police department in directing traffic in the vicinity of the fire station, or at any place en route to or from the scene of any emergency, or at the scene of such emergency. (Ord. 322 § 1, 1970; Ord. 282 § 8, 1968).