(A) A violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a violation of this code. Upon a finding of such a violation, an owner, lessee or operator of a motorized bicycle shall be fined in a sum not to exceed $200. Each and every independent violation shall constitute a new and separate offense.
(B) If two or more violations occur in one calendar year in connection with one motorized bicycle, then said motorized bicycle’s permit shall be suspended for a period of one calendar year, to begin with the date of the occurrence of the last violation. Said suspension shall not affect the annual inspection requirements set forth in § 73.05 of this chapter.
(C) In addition to the foregoing, a motorized bicycle which is in violation of any provision of this chapter or which is operated by a person found to be in violation of this chapter may be towed at the discretion of the Police Department of the city. Said motorized bicycle shall not be returned to its owner until all penalties have been paid and, if applicable, said owner has provided proof that the circumstances giving rise to the violation of this chapter have been corrected.
(D) The civil fine set forth in this section shall be paid through the city’s Ordinance Violations Bureau established pursuant to Ch. 32 of this code, a copy of which is located at the office of the City Clerk- Treasurer. The procedures associated with the prosecution of violations of this chapter shall be consistent with those procedures described in §§ 32.05 and 32.06 of this code.
(Ord. 2009-20, passed 2-1-2010)