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Amending Chapter 152, Traffic Code - Regulations and Enforcement by City Departments, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, to comply with state law changes and to update or eliminate outdated language.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
Chapter 152 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 152.01. Traffic law enforcement.
The department of police shall enforce all traffic laws of the city and of the State of Minnesota applicable to traffic in this city. Officers of said department are authorized to direct and control traffic in conformance with said traffic laws; provided, however, that in event of a fire or other emergency to expedite traffic, or to protect and safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police and fire departments may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of said traffic laws to the contrary.
(Code 1956, § 129.06)
Sec. 152.02. Coordination of traffic matters.
(a) The planning administrator shall fully inform and consult with the traffic engineer regarding all matters before the planning commission relating to traffic safety and so inform the planning commission. The traffic engineer shall consult with the department of police prior to making those decisions which have an effect upon traffic law enforcement.
(b) The department of police shall inform and consult with the traffic engineer regarding traffic law enforcement, accident records reports and violation information related to the safety and effectiveness of traffic control devices.
Sec. 152.03. Traffic records.
The department of police shall, insofar as is practicable, maintain records of accidents. Such records shall be available, consistent with existing law, for use and study by the traffic engineer.
(Code 1956, § 129.07)
Sec. 152.04. Traffic-control devices.
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