For offenses other than driving while intoxicated or reckless driving, police officers after making note of the license number of the vehicle, (and name of the offender when possible) may issue a traffic violation ticker notifying the offender to appear in court at the time designated for hearing such case. Such officer may sign a complaint for the issuance of a warrant if the offender does not appear at the time and place so specified.
('72 Code, § 70.016)