§ 154-1563. Violations and penalties.

(1)

Proceedings for violations of this article shall be initiated by affidavit and will be heard in traffic court, pursuant to Chapter 154 Article III of the Code of the City of New Orleans.

(2)

The penalty for a violation of this section shall be $500.00 for the first offense and $1,000.00 for the second or subsequent offense.

(3)

The penalties provided by this section shall be in addition to any other penalty imposed by any other provision of law or regulation thereunder.

(4)

In addition to the fines established by this section, violation of this article by a person who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls a vehicle covered by this article may result in the suspension or revocation of any permit or license issued to the person by the department of public works for the vehicle in violation.

(5)

Lack of a sign or signage shall not be a defense for a citation or other penalty issued for a violation of any section of this article.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 26376, § 2, 4-23-15)