§ 12.21.070. Effect of liability; exclusion of civil remedy; enforcement.


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  • A.

    The imposition of a civil penalty under this chapter is not a conviction and may not be considered a conviction for any purpose.

    B.

    No civil penalty may be imposed under this chapter on the owner of a motor vehicle if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or was issued a citation and notice to appear by a peace officer for a violation of Section 544.007(d) of the Texas Transportation Code recorded by the photographic traffic monitoring system.

    C.

    The city attorney is authorized to file suit to enforce collection of a civil penalty assessed under this chapter.

    D.

    Any unpaid civil penalty assessed under this chapter may be enforced by refusing to allow the registration of the vehicle as provided by applicable state law.

    (Ord. 16873 § 2 (part), 2008)

(Ord. No. 17878, § 2, 9-18-2012)