Pennsylvania § 6304 - Authority to arrest without warrant.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6304 — Authority to arrest without warrant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6304. Authority to arrest without warrant.
(a) Pennsylvania State Police.--A member of the Pennsylvania State Police who is in uniform may arrest without a warrant any person who violates any provision of this title in the presence of the police officer making the arrest.
(b) Other police officers.--Any police officer who is in uniform may arrest without a warrant any nonresident who violates any provision of this title in the presence of the police officer making the arrest.
(c) Other powers preserved.--The powers of arrest conferred by this section are in addition to any other powers of arrest conferred by law.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6304
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6304 cover?
Section 6304 ("Authority to arrest without warrant.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 6304?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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