(a) A person commits an offense if he violates a provision of this chapter applicable to him. A culpable mental state is not required for commission of an offense under this chapter unless the provision defining the conduct expressly requires a culpable mental state. A separate offense is committed each day in which an offense occurs. An offense committed under this chapter is punishable by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 as provided by Section 643.253 of the Texas Transportation Code, as amended. The minimum fine established in this subsection shall be doubled for the second conviction of the same offense within any 24-month period and trebled for the third and subsequent convictions of the same offense within any 24-month period. At no time shall the minimum fine exceed the maximum fine established in this subsection.
(b) Prosecution for an offense under Subsection (a) does not prevent the use of other enforcement remedies or procedures applicable to the person charged with the conduct or involved in the offense. (Ord. Nos. 19099; 19963; 21435; 24175; 25812)