Amending Chapter 20 New Article 13 Entitled Moped Regulations

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Moped Regulations Ordinance Substitute Bill No. 28 -13 Page 5 Vehicles (BMV) under Indiana Code § 9 -24 verifying that he or she is over the age of fifteen (15); and (2) The minor's parent or guardian signs the rental agreement. Sec. 20 -135 Enforcement of Moped Regulations; Penalties. (a) Any sworn member of the South Bend Police Department has the authority to enforce these moped regulations. (b) An ordinance citation shall be issued for any violation of the provisions of this Article, which shall subject the violator to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first violation, and a hundred dollar ($100.00) fine for each violation thereafter. Said fines shall be paid through the Ordinance Violations Bureau. (c) A moped may be subject to impound if it is being operated without being registered as required by this Article, and the operator shall be issued an ordinance citation. A moped may be impounded when required safety equipment is found to be in non - compliance. (d) Dedication of Fines /Fees Collection: Fifty percent (50 %) of all fines and fees collection for any violation of this Article shall be deposited into the Law Enforcement Continuing Education Fund (Fund # 220). Section IIl. Chapter 2, Article 19, Section 2 -213 of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be amended by the inclusion of the following and inserted into the chart in proper numerical order: 20 -135 Moped Regulations $50.001$100.00 Section IV. If any part, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on October 1, 2013, and from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval b the Mayor and legal publication. 5L.White, Kare Council Member at Large