Plain Text Law

Subtitle 72 – Special Traffic Enforcement Officers

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 72-1 (2026)

§ 72-1 Appointment.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
The following officials shall from time to time certify to the Police Commissioner the names of employees of their respective departments for appointment by the Police Commissioner as Special Traffic Enforcement Officers:
Copy Citation
(1)
Director of Recreation and Parks.
Copy Citation
(2)
Director of Transportation.
Copy Citation
(b)Revocation.
The Police Commissioner may revoke any appointment at any time.
Copy Citation
History: Ord. 93-235
History: Ord. 03-572
History: Ord. 14-192
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 72-2 (2026)

§ 72-2 Powers.Copy Citation

(a)Directing traffic.
A Special Traffic Enforcement Officer has the same authority as a police officer to control and direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic under the Maryland Vehicle Law and under City laws that regulate motor vehicles.
Copy Citation
(b)Citations.
A Special Traffic Enforcement Officer has no power to issue citations for moving violations other than for a failure to obey lawful traffic direction and control devices.
Copy Citation
(c)No arrest powers.
A Special Traffic Enforcement Officer has no power to make arrests.
Copy Citation
History: Ord. 93-235
History: Ord. 03-572
History: Ord. 14-192
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 72-3 (2026)

§ 72-3 Badges and uniforms.Copy Citation

The form of badge and type of uniform, if any, worn by the appointed Special Traffic Enforcement Officers shall be approved by the Police Commissioner.
History: Ord. 93-235
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 72-4 (2026)

§ 72-4 Record of appointments.Copy Citation

A record of the appointment of Special Traffic Enforcement Officers shall be kept by the Police Commissioner.
History: Ord. 93-235