5-1-7: TRAFFIC CITATIONS:
   A.   Issuance Of Citation:
      1.   For the violation of any provisions of this title, the police department may issue a citation which shall be in the nature of a notice to appear at a time and place certain.
      2.   If any person fails to comply with the terms of a citation within a period of seven (7) days from the date of issuance, the city recorder may send to such person or the owner of the motor vehicle, a letter informing such person or owner of the violation with a warning that in the event such person or owner does not appear within ten (10) days at a time and place certain, a warrant of arrest will be issued. (1962 Code § 9-10-2)
   B.   Issuance Of Warrant: If any person fails to comply with the terms of a traffic citation, the city recorder shall secure and have served a warrant for the arrest of such person. (1962 Code § 9-10-3)
   C.   Illegal Cancellation Of Traffic Citation: It shall be unlawful for any person to cancel or solicit the cancellation of any traffic citation in any manner, except where approved by the municipal judge. (1962 Code § 9-10-1)