46-6-310. Notice to appear. (1) Whenever a peace officer is authorized to arrest a person without a warrant, the officer may instead issue the person a notice to appear.

(2) The notice must:

(a) be in writing;

(b) state the person's name and address, if known;

(c) set forth the nature of the offense;

(d) be signed by the issuing officer;

(e) direct the person to appear before a court at a certain time and place; and

(f) state that failure to appear may result in the suspension of the person's driver's license.

(3) Upon failure of the person to appear, a summons or arrest warrant may be issued.