§ 13-3. Enforcement - adult offenders.

(a) Citation.

A police officer who finds any person 18 years of age or older violating this subtitle may issue such person a citation to appear in court for trial.

(b) Arrest.

The officer is not required to take the person into physical custody for the violation unless:

(1) the person charged does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or

(2) the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person charged will disregard a written promise to appear.