The owner of a vehicle being operated in violation of section 6-2-10-1 of this chapter may request a hearing by the respond by date on the notice of violation (14 days from the date of issuance), to challenge the evidence or set forth an applicable defense. The notice of violation shall constitute evidence of the facts contained in the notice and is admissible in any proceeding alleging a violation of section 6-2-10-1 of this chapter. The notice of violation shall be prima facie evidence of a violation, subject to rebuttal on the basis of the defenses established in section 6-2-10-2 of this chapter.
The owner's failure to appear at the hearing will result in a finding of liability. In the event of a failure to appear, a "findings, decision and order" letter will be sent to the owner. The owner's failure to pay the amount by the date specified in that letter will result in a final determination. (Ord. 10-22, 12-7-2010, eff. 1-1-2011)