Authority of police and fire officials.
Omaha Municipal Code § 36-5
in effectSec. 36-5. - Authority of police and fire officials.
(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.
(b) Officers of the police department or other persons authorized by ordinance as are assigned by the chief of police are hereby 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 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.
(Code 1980, § 36-5; Ord. No. 33786, § 2(36-5), 1-9-96)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIMUCO_CH36TR_ARTIINGE_S36-5AUPOFIOFFetched: 10/28/2026