Whenever the juvenile traffic court shall be informed that a child has unlawfully operated a motor vehicle, said child shall be required to appear before the court and the court shall, after a hearing and investigation, take action as provided in section 10-15-3 of this chapter, or may dismiss the proceeding if it be found and determined that it is for the best interest of the child so to do. (Ord. 1316, 10-6-1969)