Galveston |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 34. TRAFFIC |
Article VII. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS |
§ 34-179. Failure to answer a parking citation or appear at a hearing.
(a)
If a vehicle owner or operator answers a civil parking violation charge on or before the 14 th calendar day after the date of issuance of the parking citation or appears at a scheduled hearing, a standard fine shall be assessed in accordance with section 34-184.
(b)
A person charged with a civil parking violation is liable for the parking violation and late payment civil fines, costs, and fees assessed in accordance with section 34-184 by the hearing officer if the person:
(1)
Fails to answer the charge on or before the 14 th calendar day after the date the parking citation is issued; or
(2)
Fails to attend a scheduled hearing, including a hearing on appeal, when the person is required to appear.
(Ord. No. 06-035, § 3, 4-13-06)