Authority of police to issue citation at scene of accident

A.S.C.A. § 22.0803 — under Procedure for Traffic Offenses.

A.S.C.A. § 22.0803

Except for felonies, a police officer at the scene of a traffic accident may issue a written traffic citation to any driver of a vehicle involved in the accident when, based upon his personal investigation, the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the person has committed an offense under a provision of this title in connection with the accident.

History: 1972, PL 12-65 § 1.