§ 72.46 CITATION FOR PARKING VIOLATION; NOTICE.

   (A)   If any motor vehicle is found parked, standing or stopped in violation of a City of Falmouth parking ordinance, the vehicle may be cited for the appropriate parking violation. The citing officer shall note the vehicle’s registration number and any other information concerning the vehicle which will identify it and, if the driver is not present, shall conspicuously affix to the vehicle a notice of the parking violation citation.

   (B)   The form of the notice of the parking violation citation shall be designated by the Falmouth Chief of Police, but shall contain in substance the following information:

      (1)   A statement that the notice represents a determination that a parking violation has been committed by the owner of the vehicle and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in Falmouth Code of Ordinances §§ 72.45 to 72.51;

      (2)   A statement that a parking violation may result in impoundment of the vehicle for which the owner may be liable for a fine and towing, handling and storage charges or fees;

      (3)   A statement of the specific parking violation for which the citation was issued;

      (4)   A statement of the monetary penalty established for the parking violation; and

      (5)   A statement of the options provided in Falmouth Code of Ordinances §§ 72.45 to 72.51 for responding to the citation and the procedures necessary to exercise these options.

   (C)   The notice of parking violation citation represents a determination that a parking violation has been committed, and such determination shall be final unless contested as provided in Falmouth Code of Ordinances §§ 72.45 to 72.51.

(Ord. 2015-157.01, passed 11-10-15)