§ 29-72. Compromising penalties.

Persons who are cited for violations of a traffic regulatory ordinance of this city, with such exceptions as the judge may by rule prescribe, may elect to pay a fine to the clerk of the municipal court according to a schedule of fines to be prescribed by the municipal judge. Payment of a fine under this section shall constitute a final determination of the cause against the defendant. If a defendant who has elected to pay a fine under this section fails to do so, prosecution shall proceed under the provisions of this chapter.

(Code 1966, § 7-22; Code 1982, § 29-72; Ord. No. 1576, § 2, 6-7-1975)