(A) Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this code, except as otherwise provided in this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,500 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and probation of up to 36 months and any community service or community restriction, as the court deems necessary. Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as hereinabove described.
(B) Any violation of or failure or refusal to do or perform any act required by Vol. I, Chapter 12, Articles 12-1, 12-2 and 12-3 constitutes a civil traffic violation. Civil traffic violations are subject to the provisions of A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 6, Articles 20 and 21 and amendments thereto. Any person found guilty of violating any provision of Vol. I, Article 12-4 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment in accordance with division (A) above.
(Prior Code, Art. 1-8)