Whenever any child under the age of eighteen (18) years shall unlawfully operate a motor vehicle within the city limits of the city, in the presence of any peace officer of any county, city, or town, or in the presence of any state highway patrolman, such officer may deliver to said child a form of summons describing the nature of the offense, with instructions thereon, to report to the police court of the city; and the court shall be informed thereof by the delivery of a copy of said summons to the police judge. (Ord. 217, 7-1-1963)