Are people involved in security protection at the facility allowed to direct traffic?

The Legal Consulting Office of Lao Dong Newspaper responded:

Article 12 of the Law on forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots stipulates the task of supporting patrols to ensure security, order and traffic safety; This force performs the task of protecting security and order when mobilized as follows:

1. Support commune-level police to patrol, prevent and detect violations of law on security and order in the area of ​​responsibility.

2. Support commune-level police to guide, classify traffic and resolve traffic jams when mobilized.

3. When performing the tasks specified in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, if an incident related to security and order is discovered, the force participating in protecting security and order at the support facility or in the direction of Instructions from commune-level police and functional forces to protect the scene and protect security and order.

4. In case of complicated security and order situations outside the area of ​​responsibility, forces participating in protecting security and order at the facility can be mobilized by competent authorities to perform their tasks. Protect security and order. The use of forces to protect security and order at the grassroots in case of mobilization shall be carried out in accordance with relevant laws.

Thus, people participating in security protection and fighting at the grassroots level have the right to assist the Commune-level Police in guiding, channelizing, and resolving traffic jams when mobilized.