Except as otherwise provided in SDCL § 32-33-2, and except when reasonably necessary to secure appearance, a person charged with violation of a provision of this chapter or a traffic ordinance of the city by a police officer, need not be arrested in the regular manner but may first be given an opportunity, after notice, to appear voluntarily to answer for such traffic violation. This procedure shall not apply to any person charged with an offense causing or contributing to an accident resulting in property damage, or injury or death to any person charged with driving vehicle under the influence of alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs.
(Code 1982, § 23-400)
State law reference—Apprehension and prosecution of violators, SDCL Ch. 32-33.