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Also, in the highway traffic act:

Peace officer may direct traffic
76 Where a peace officer considers it reasonably necessary
(a) to ensure the orderly movement of traffic,
(b) to prevent injury or damage to persons or property, or
(c) to permit proper action in any emergency,
the officer may direct pedestrians and vehicles or erect temporary traffic control devices and every person shall obey the officer's directions and the control devices.

http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/h060e.php#75