Special Traffic Enforcement Officers

Baltimore City Code art. 19, subtit. 72

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 72-1 Appointment.

§ 72-1. Appointment. (a) In general. The following officials shall from time to time certify to the Police Commissioner the names of employees of their respective departments for appointment by the Police Commissioner as Special Traffic Enforcement Officers: (1) Director of Recreation and Parks. (2) Director of Transportation. (b) Revocation. The Police Commissioner may revoke any appointment at any time. (Ord. 14-192; Ord. 03-572; Ord. 93-235.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 72-2 Powers.

§ 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.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 72-3 Badges and uniforms.

§ 72-3. Badges and uniforms. The form of badge and type of uniform, if any, worn by the appointed Special Traffic Enforcement Officers shall be approved by the Police Commissioner. (Ord. 93-235.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 72-4 Record of appointments.

§ 72-4. Record of appointments. A record of the appointment of Special Traffic Enforcement Officers shall be kept by the Police Commissioner. (Ord. 93-235.)

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/19/72Fetched: 10/25/2026