# § 72-2 Powers.

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

## § 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*