[Amended 9-12-2016 by L.L. No. 16-2016, effective 11-16-2016; 5-22-2017 by L.L. No. 6-2017, effective 6-5-2017; 6-12-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017, effective 6-22-2017]
A.
Every person convicted of a violation of § 326-6 or § 326-7 of this chapter shall, for a first conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $100. For a second conviction within 18 months thereafter, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $200. Upon a third or subsequent conviction within 18 months after the first conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $350. In lieu of or in addition to such fine, a sentence of imprisonment for not more than 30 days may be imposed for a second or third conviction within 18 months.
B.
In addition to any penalty provided by the Vehicle and Traffic Law, any person violating any of the provisions of § 326-4 or Article III of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished for the first offense by a fine not exceeding $25, for the second offense by a fine not exceeding $35 and for any subsequent offense by a fine not exceeding $45.