§ 5-1104. Issuance of citation for violation of title
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MD Code, Transportation, § 5-1104
§ 5-1104. Issuance of citation for violation of title
(a) If a person is apprehended by a police officer for the violation of any provision of this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor or for the violation of any rule, regulation, or order adopted under this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor, the officer shall prepare and sign a written citation.
(b) The citation shall contain:
(c) The person charged may give his written promise to appear in court by signing the form for written promise on the citation prepared by the police officer. In this event, the officer need not take the person into physical custody for the violation unless:
(d)(1) Regardless of the disposition of the charge for which the citation was issued, a person may not violate his written promise to appear given on the issuance of a citation.
Credits
Added by Acts 1977, c. 13, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977.
Formerly Art. 1A, § 10-1001.
MD Code, Transportation, § 5-1104, MD TRANS § 5-1104
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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