A. Definition: For the purpose of this section, the term "designated handicapped zone" is defined to mean any zone reserved for the parking of a passenger vehicle which is used by a disabled person and which displays registration plates or placards indicating disability in accordance with New Mexico Statutes Annotated section 66-3-16.
B. Zone Established: There is hereby established a designated handicapped zone which shall be established and designated by the city administrator, which zone shall be reserved solely for the parking of a motor vehicle which is used by a handicapped person and which displays registration plates or placards indicating disability in accordance with New Mexico Statutes Annotated section 66-3-16.
C. Zone Symbol: Such zones, when established, shall be designated by blue striping on the pavement and posting a sign bearing the symbol of a white wheelchair on blue background.
D. Restricted Parking: It shall be hereafter unlawful for any person to park any motor vehicle in a parking place reserved as a designated handicapped zone on any public thoroughfare within the city without the registration plates or placards as hereinabove provided.
E. Violation, Penalty: Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined in the sum of five dollars ($5.00) for the first violation thereof, and ten dollars ($10.00) for any subsequent violation thereof. (Ord. 714, 1-10-1983)