In addition to other provisions of law for posting bail, any person, whether a resident of the state or a non-resident, who is arrested by a law enforcement officer solely for a misdemeanor violation of a municipal traffic ordinance, other than an ordinance pertaining to a parking or standing traffic violation, shall be released by the arresting officer, upon personal recognizance, if:
(A) The arrested person has been issued a valid license to operate a motor vehicle by Oklahoma, another state jurisdiction within the United States which is a participant in the non-resident violator compact or any party jurisdiction of the non-resident violator compact;
(B) The arresting officer is satisfied as to the identity of the arrested person;
(C) The arrested person signs a written promise to appear as provided for on the citation; and
(D) The violation does not constitute:
(1) A felony;
(2) Negligent homicide;
(3) Driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while impaired or under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances;
(4) Eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer;
(5) Operating a motor vehicle without having been issued a valid driver’s license, or while the license is under suspension, revocation, denial or cancellation;
(6) An arrest based upon an outstanding warrant;
(7) A traffic violation coupled with any offense stated in divisions (D)(1) through (D)(6) above;
(8) An overweight violation, or the violation of a special permit exceeding the authorized permit weight; or
(9) A violation relating to the transportation of hazardous materials.
(Prior Code, § 1-7-14)