POLICE OFFICERS TO DIRECT TRAFFIC.
Austin City Code § 12-1-51
in effect§ 12-1-51 - POLICE OFFICERS TO DIRECT TRAFFIC.
(A) A police officer may direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic by voice, hand, or signal to enforce traffic laws.
(B) A police officer may direct traffic in the manner that the officer determines is necessary for the safety of persons or property or the expeditious handling of traffic.
Source: 1992 Code Section 16-2-2 (A); Ord. 031204-13; Ord. 031211-11.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12TRRE_CH12-1TRREAD_ART5EN_S12-1-51POOFDITRFetched: 10/27/2026
