Grand Prairie |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 25. TRAFFIC |
Article VII. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS |
§ 25-83. Administrative penalties, costs and fees.
(a)
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by law, every person found liable of a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a civil fine or administrative fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
(b)
An additional penalty in an amount equal to the original fine will be assessed if a vehicle owner or operator, or the agent of the owner or operator, fails to:
(1)
Answer to a parking violation charge before his appearance date written on the citation or fails to appear at any hearing; or
(2)
After being found liable, pay all civil fines, fees and costs assessed for a parking violation within the time designated by the hearing officer.
(c)
A penalty assessed under this section may be waived by a hearing officer, or by a municipal judge on appeal at their discretion.
(d)
Penalties, costs and fees assessed under this article shall be paid to the city or its agent for the use and benefit of the city.
(Ord. No. 9905-2015, § 1, 9-1-15)