[Amended 9-17-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013; 8-17-2022 by L.L. No. 6-2022; 6-21-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
A. 
The Board of Trustees adopts the schedule of fines and penalties in Schedule XXVIII (§ 250-62.3), attached to and made a part of this chapter. The schedule of fines and penalties shall be published in the annual fee schedule and shall be reviewed by the Board of Trustees as necessary.
B. 
The failure of the vehicle owner to answer the summons with a plea on or before the return date may be deemed an admission of liability, result in a civil judgment (including imposition of costs) and a judgment of conviction.
(1) 
For the failure to answer within 30 days from the date of the violation, a penalty equal to the original fine (§ 250-62.3) shall be added to the fine amount.
(2) 
For the failure to answer within 60 days from the date of the violation, an additional late penalty equal to the original fine (§ 250-62.3) shall be added to all fines, penalties and surcharges previously assessed.
(3) 
For the failure to answer within 90 days from the date of the summons, an additional late penalty equal to the original fine (§ 250-62.3) shall be added to all fines, penalties and surcharges previously assessed.
C. 
For fines imposed by the court, the penalties accrue as delineated in § 250-37B. Repeat violations also may result in scofflaw status resulting in suspension of the vehicle's registration or denial of registration renewal. Additionally, vehicles may be subject to immobilization and/or towing pursuant to Article VII Enforcement of Parking Tickets.