(a) Except as otherwise provided in this traffic code, it is a violation for any person to violate this traffic code, unless the violation is by other law of this State declared to be a felony.
(b) Every person who violates this traffic code where another penalty is not provided shall, for a first offense thereof, be fined not less than $15, but not more than $100; for a second offense committed within one year after the date of the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $15, but not more than $200; and for a third or subsequent offense committed within one year after the date of the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $15, but not more than $500.
(c) The amount of the administrative fine shall be $10 less than the fine that would be indicated on a citation for a violation of the same provision. If the administrative fine is paid, the alleged violator has not committed a violation of that provision.
(Sec. 15-26.10, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 15, Art. 26, § 15-26.9) (Am. Ords. 90-77, 95-15, 04-13)