[Amended by Ord. No. 1783-04]
A person who has been arrested for operating a motor vehicle
under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, any chemical substance,
and/or any controlled dangerous substance in violation of N.J.S.A.
39:4-50 shall be held in protective custody by the Lawrence Township
Police Department until such time as the person is no longer a danger
to himself or others.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a person being held in protective custody pursuant to §
83-26 may, because of age, health or their own safety, be released pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.22 et seq., or be provided with a reasonable alternative to protective custody provided that the Police Department determines that the person's release would not be a detriment to public safety.