(A) To Whom Granted: An administrative hearing to adjudicate the alleged violation on its merits shall be granted to the registered owner or operator of the "cited vehicle", pursuant to 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-208.3 or the lessee of the "cited vehicle", pursuant to 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-1306, incorporated herein by reference.
(B) Hearing Dates: An administrative hearing to adjudicate the alleged violation on its merits shall be at the date, time, and place as is set forth in the violation notice issued and served, or such additional notices issued in accordance with this chapter. Violators, other than violators for automated traffic law violations, shall be given no less than three (3) opportunities to appear, and failure to appear by the third scheduled hearing date will result in a final determination of liability as hereinafter set forth.
(C) Record: An administrative hearing to adjudicate the alleged violation on its merits shall be tape recorded.
(D) Determination: An administrative hearing to adjudicate the alleged violation on its merits shall culminate in a determination of liability or nonliability, made by the Hearing Officer, who shall consider testimony and other evidence without the application of the formal or technical rules of evidence. The Hearing Officer shall, upon a determination of liability, assess fines and penalties in accordance with section 9-6-9 of this chapter, or section 9-8-6 of this title as applicable.
(E) Representation By Attorney: Persons appearing to contest the alleged violation on its merits may be represented by counsel at their own expense.
(F) Review: The final determination of any matter which may be decided by the Hearing Officer may be reviewed as is hereinafter set forth. (Ord. 3012, 12-6-2018)