§ 94-178. Violation—Penalties.

(a)

It is unlawful to violate this chapter. Unless state law specifies a different and greater penalty, violations of this chapter shall be punishable as infractions and subject to the following fine schedule:

(1)

First violation, a fine not exceeding $100.00;

(2)

Second violation occurring within one year of a prior infraction that resulted in a conviction, a fine not exceeding $200.00;

(3)

Third violation or subsequent infraction occurring within one year of two or more prior infractions that resulted in convictions, a fine not exceeding $250.00.

(b)

As set forth in Vehicle Code § 40000.28, any offense which would be an infraction may be charged as a misdemeanor if a defendant has been convicted of three or more violations of this ordinance within the 12 month period immediately preceding a violation.

(Ord. No. 2014-001, § 2, 1-23-2014)