Registered owners or lessees of the cited vehicle who receive violation notices may contest the merits of the alleged automated traffic law violation without attending a hearing by sending a signed statement, under oath, together with any supporting documentation, to the traffic administrator via certified mail, return receipt requested, within ten (10) days after service of the violation notice. Such a statement shall set forth the reasons why a finding of liability should not be entered. Registered owner or lessee of the cited vehicle may contest the charges by certified mail under this section using the same available defenses as herein stated. The traffic administrator shall forward all timely submitted materials to the administrative hearing officer for review and determination and the traffic administrator shall issue and serve the findings of the administrative hearing officer pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2009-16, 6-9-2009)