SubTitle14-217. Taking Possession of Operators’ Licenses by Certain State and Local Authorities  


Sec. 14-217-1. Police authorized to take operator's license, when
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Upon the apprehension or arrest of any person operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this state who in the judgment of the officer in charge of any established police barracks, precinct or police station is an unfit person to operate a motor vehicle without endangering the safety of the public due to his physical or mental condition, the operator's license of such person shall be suspended and such officer may, in the name and behalf of the commissioner, take possession of the operator's license of such person and forward the same to the commissioner's office within twenty-four hours, together with a brief statement and explanation of the offense or violation.

(Effective December 28, 1971)