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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

11.04.010 POLICE OFFICERS—DUTIES.

(a) It shall be the duty of the officers of the Police Department to enforce the provisions of this title.

(b) Officers of the Police Department are authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal, in conformance with traffic laws; provided that, in the event of fire or other emergency, police officers may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.