§ 72-2 — Powers
Baltimore City Code (current through Ord. 26-129 (July 17, 2026); publication of Oct. 18, 2026) · Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 72-2
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§ 72-2. Powers.
(a) Directing traffic. A Special Traffic Enforcement Officer has the same authority as a police officer to control and direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic under the Maryland Vehicle Law and under City laws that regulate motor vehicles. (b) Citations. A Special Traffic Enforcement Officer has no power to issue citations for moving violations other than for a failure to obey lawful traffic direction and control devices. (c) No arrest powers. A Special Traffic Enforcement Officer has no power to make arrests.
(Ord. 14-192; Ord. 03-572; Ord. 93-235.)
