# 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.

## § 72-1 Appointment.

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

(a) 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:

  (1) Director of Recreation and Parks.

  (2) Director of Transportation.

(b) The Police Commissioner may revoke any appointment at any time.

*History: Ord. 93-235*

*History: Ord. 03-572*

*History: Ord. 14-192*

## § 72-2 Powers.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 72-2 (2026)

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

(c) A Special Traffic Enforcement Officer has no power to make arrests.

*History: Ord. 93-235*

*History: Ord. 03-572*

*History: Ord. 14-192*

## § 72-3 Badges and uniforms.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 72-3 (2026)

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*

## § 72-4 Record of appointments.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 72-4 (2026)

A record of the appointment of Special Traffic Enforcement Officers shall be kept by the Police Commissioner.

*History: Ord. 93-235*