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2007 Florida Statutes

SECTION 645
Arrest authority of officer at scene of a traffic crash.
Section 316.645, Florida Statutes 2007

316.645  Arrest authority of officer at scene of a traffic crash.--A police officer who makes an investigation at the scene of a traffic crash may arrest any driver of a vehicle involved in the crash when, based upon personal investigation, the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the person has committed any offense under the provisions of this chapter or chapter 322 in connection with the crash.

History.--s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 3, ch. 81-3; s. 5, ch. 83-218; s. 245, ch. 99-248.

Note.--Former s. 316.017.