City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 72-2. Powers.

(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.

(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.

(c) No arrest powers.

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