(a) The imposition of a civil penalty under this article is not a criminal conviction for any purpose. The failure to pay a civil penalty may not be reported to a credit bureau as defined by Section 392.001 of the Texas Finance Code.
(b) A civil penalty may not be imposed under this article on the owner of a motor vehicle if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or was issued a citation and notice to appear by a peace officer for the same violation of Section 544.007(d) of the Texas Transportation Code.
(c) An owner who fails to pay the civil penalty or to timely contest liability for the penalty is considered to admit liability for the full amount of the civil penalty stated in the notice of violation mailed to the person.
(d) The City Attorney is authorized to file suit to enforce collection of any civil penalties, fees and costs imposed under this article.
(e) Failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner constitutes an admission of liability in the full amount of the civil penalty and fees stated in the notice of violation and a waiver of the right to appeal the imposition of such civil penalty and fee. The failure to appear at an administrative adjudication hearing after having requested a hearing in a timely manner constitutes an admission of liability in the full amount of the civil penalty, fees and costs, as stated in the notice of violation and a waiver of the right to appeal the imposition of such civil penalty, fees and costs.