Bill > HB22

This bill amends Delaware law to explicitly grant commissioned constables the authority to direct, control, and regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic while performing their lawful employment duties. Specifically, the bill makes two key changes: first, it updates § 4103 of Title 21 by adding commissioned constables to the list of authorized persons who can direct traffic, which previously only included police officers, flagpersons, fire police officers, and school crossing guards; second, it modifies § 5609 of Title 24 to clarify that constables have the power to direct traffic as part of their broader powers to act like peace officers when performing their job responsibilities. The legislation aims to provide constables with clearer legal standing to assist employers, such as schools, in managing traffic during high-congestion periods like student pickup and drop-off times, while ensuring that this authority is exercised only within the context of their official employment duties. The bill maintains the existing requirement that drivers must still operate their vehicles with due regard for safety, regardless of traffic direction instructions.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141726