(a) If the director determines that an operating authority or driver is violating or has violated this chapter, terms of its permit, a rule or regulation established by the director, or other law, the director may notify the operating authority or driver in writing of the violation and by written order direct the operating authority or driver to correct the violation within a reasonable period of time. In setting the time for correction the director shall consider the degree of danger to the public health or safety and the nature of the violation. If the violation involves equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly, the director shall order the operating authority or driver to immediately cease use of the equipment.
(b) If the director determines that a violation constitutes an imminent and serious threat to the public health or safety, the director shall order the operating authority or driver to correct the violation immediately, and, if the operating authority or driver fails to comply, the director shall promptly take or cause to be taken such action as the director considers necessary to enforce the order immediately.
(c) The director shall include in a notice issued under this subsection an identification of the violation, the date of issuance of the notice and the time period within which the violation must be corrected, a warning that failure to comply with the order may result in suspension or revocation of the permit or imposition of a fine or both, and a statement indicating that the order may be appealed. (Ord. 29596)