Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
La Verne Municipal Code Ch. 10.12 Traffic Regulation Enforcement
La Verne Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Verne
Cite as: La Verne Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 10.12.010. 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 the city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in the city.
B. Officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police are 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. Members 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.
(Prior code § 4220)
§ 10.12.020. Unlawful direction of traffic.¶
No person other than an officer of the police department or a person deputized by the chief of police or person authorized by law shall direct or attempt to direct traffic by voice, hand or other signal.
(Prior code § 4222)
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