A violation of any provision of this article is a Class II violation. In addition, a person convicted of any provision of this article may be ordered to surrender the number plate for his or her bicycle to the Police Chief for a period of not to exceed six months, or be ordered to surrender his or her bicycle to the Police Chief for impounding for a period of not to exceed six months. Provided, in the event of an apparent violation of this article by a person under 12 years of age who has not been convicted, and not received a written warning, of a violation of any provision of this chapter during the preceding 12 months, such person shall not be subject to prosecution for such apparent violation but the Police Chief shall, instead, issue to such person a written warning and mail a copy thereof to the parents or guardian of such person at their last known address.
(Ord. 3427, passed - -1995)