Arrest of nonresidents.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 32-131
in effect§ 32-131. - Arrest of nonresidents.
(a) A Police Officer at the scene of a traffic accident may arrest without a warrant any driver of a vehicle who is a nonresident of this City and who is involved in the accident when, based upon personal investigation, the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the person has committed any offense under the provisions of this Code in connection with the accident, and if the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe the person will disregard a written promise to appear in court.
(b) Whenever any person is arrested under the provisions of this section, he shall be taken without unnecessary delay before a Judge of the Municipal Court.
(Code 1970, § 34-310; Code 1980, § 32-131)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH32MOVETR_ARTIIADEN_DIV5VI_S32-131ARNOFetched: 10/28/2026
