It shall be the duty of officers designated
by the Chief of Police to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Such officers are hereby authorized to direct all traffic either in
person or by means of visible or audible signals in conformance with
the provisions of this chapter, provided that in the event of a fire
or other emergency, to expedite traffic or safeguard pedestrians,
officers of the Police or Fire Department may direct traffic as conditions
may require, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter.
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(Rev. Ords. 1976, § 12-10; Rev. Ords.
1989, § 10-21)
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In accordance with MGL c. 40, § 22D,
the City Council hereby enacts regulations authorizing the moving
or towing of vehicles under the direction of the Chief of Police,
or such other officer of the rank of Sergeant or higher as the Chief
of Police may from time to time designate, to some convenient place
through the agency of a person or persons in the employ of the Police
Department or by an independent contractor selected in accordance
with this section on the basis of competitive bids. A written contract
will be kept on file by the Chief of Police, and bids will be advertised
at his/her direction effective January 1, 1988.
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(Ord. No. 1833, 10-19-1987; Rev. Ords. 1989, § 10-22)
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The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to
close temporarily any street or highway in an impending or existing
emergency or for any lawful assemblage, demonstration or procession,
provided that there is reasonable justification for the closing of
such street.
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(Rev. Ords. 1976, § 12-11; Rev. Ords.
1989, § 10-23)
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The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to
prohibit, temporarily, parking on any street or highway or part thereof
in an impending or existing emergency or for a lawful assemblage,
demonstration or procession, provided that there is reasonable justification
for such prohibition. Vehicles parked in places where parking is prohibited
temporarily may be moved by or under the direction of an officer.
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(Rev. Ords. 1976, § 12-12; Rev. Ords.
1989, § 10-24)
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Drivers of vehicles shall comply with any lawful
or reasonable order, signal or direction of any officer.
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(Rev. Ords. 1976, § 12-13; Rev. Ords.
1989, § 10-25)
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