Lodi Municipal Code Ch. 10.12 Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations

Officers of the police department and such persons as are assigned by the police chief are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, or other signal in conformance with traffic laws. Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary contained in this title or the Vehicle Code, officers of the police department or fire department may direct traffic as conditions may require in emergencies. (Vehicle Code § 21100)

(Ord. 1402 § 1 (part), 1987)

Except as preempted by Vehicle Code § 21 regarding state law established violations, it shall be unlawful for any person to violate the traffic regulations as promulgated by this title or to fail to obey any device erected or maintained pursuant to this title or the traffic resolution. (Vehicle Code § 21461 et seq.).

(Ord. 1402 § 1 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 1859, § 1, 6-6-2012)

No person shall direct or attempt to direct traffic by voice, hand or other signal, except in the following circumstances:

A. Officers of the police and fire departments as described in this chapter;

B. Persons authorized by the police chief;

C. Persons authorized by a police or fire officer in an emergency.

(Ord. 1402 § 1 (part), 1987)

No person shall interfere with or obstruct in any way any police officer or other officer or employee of the city in their enforcement of the provisions of this title or the traffic resolution. The removal, obliteration or concealment of any chalk mark or other distinguishing mark or object used by any person authorized by the city in connection with the enforcement of the parking regulations of this title shall, if done for the purpose of evading the provisions of this title, constitute such interference or obstruction.

(Ord. 1402 § 1 (part), 1987)