(A) All law enforcement officers shall have the power and it shall be their duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter unless otherwise prevented by state statutes regarding the enforcement of state laws.
(B) Any person who violates this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of $100 for the first violation in any 12-month period.
(C) Any person who violates this chapter a second time in any 12-month period shall be subject to a penalty of $200. Any additional violation in a 12-month period shall increase by $100, i.e., a third offense is $300, fourth offense is $400, and the like. In addition, the permit as herein above provided, may be subject to suspension or revocation; provided, however, in the event that more than two offenses constituting violations of this chapter occur within one year, the permit to operate the golf cart shall be revoked and may not be reissued for a period of one year. This revocation shall apply to both the person to whom the revoked permit was issued and the golf cart for which the permit was issued.
(D) If the person found responsible for violation of this chapter is a minor, the custodial parent or parents or the guardian of the minor shall be responsible for the actions of such minor and shall be liable for payment of the fine or fines imposed hereunder.
(E) A court may order compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(F) Upon collection, all fines and penalties shall be payable to the Clerk-Treasurer. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept the payment of the monetary penalties into the General Fund of the city.
(G) Ordinance violations issued pursuant to this chapter shall be referred to the City Attorney for filing with the appropriate court in Posey County, Indiana. Persons who admit or are found to have violated the provisions of this chapter shall also be responsible for the city’s legal fees incurred for filing the ordinance violation and court appearances, in addition to the fine assessed.
(Ord. 2021-24, passed 12-15-21)