(A) (1) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, relating to bicycles for which another penalty is not provided, shall be penalized as follows:
(a) First violation shall be a minimum fine not less than $2.
(b) Second violation shall be a minimum fine not less than $10.
(c) Third and subsequent violation shall be a minimum fine not less than $15.
(2) Each calendar year shall be deemed to be a new period for the imposition of offenses regardless of any such offenses in prior calendar years. A parent or guardian who authorizes or knowingly permits his child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter also shall be liable for the fines set forth above.
(B) Upon the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter relating to bicycles, by any person, the owner of the bicycle which was being used by such person at the time of the violation, may voluntarily deliver, surrender, and turn such bicycle over to the Police Department for impoundment for a period not exceeding 30 days; provided, if the person committing such violation is under the age of 17 and the prosecution for the violation would be handled under the statute therefore provided, the Chief of Police at his discretion may determine that such voluntary impoundment of the bicycle is sufficient deterrent and punishment to the person so violating and thereupon may refuse to prosecute for such violation.
(Ord. 306, passed 4-8-81; Am. Ord. 986, passed 3-6-07)