Authority of Police and Fire Department Officials
San Diego Municipal Code § 82.26
in effect§82.26 Authority of Police and Fire Department Officials
Officers of the Police Department and such officers as are assigned by the Chief of Police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, audible or other signal in conformance with traffic laws, except that in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the Police Department or members of the Fire Department may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary contained in this chapter or the Vehicle Code.
(Renumbered from former Section 81.02 on 8-5-2013 by O-20281 N.S.; effective 9-4-2013.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter08/Ch08Art02Division00.pdf#page=12Fetched: 10/28/2026
