(A) The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county shall charge and collect a fee of $5 for all traffic violations filed pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq., the Illinois Vehicle Code, or violations of similar provisions contained in any county or municipal ordinances where there is an admission or finding of guilt; said fee shall be used for the purpose of financing the court system in the county.
(B) The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county shall commence such charges and collection upon receipt of written notice from the chairman of the County Board that the County Board has acted to establish such a fee.
(C) The fee shall be in addition to all other fines and charges assessed by the Circuit Court of the county, and shall be remitted monthly by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county to the County Treasurer for deposit in a separate account.
(D) Every person convicted of a violation of § 70.02 shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed in the Illinois Vehicle Code for violations of Article 15.
(Res. 1975.02, passed 1-14-1975; Res. 1982.02, passed 2-9-1982; Res. 1982.13, passed 4-13-1982)