134-111 Payment of traffic infraction penalty before appearance

Sec. 134-111. Payment of traffic infraction penalty before appearance.

(a) The clerk of the court shall accept payment of a traffic infraction penalty by a defendant without an appearance before the court:

(1) If payment is made within the period beginning ten days following the date of issuance of the charging document and ending at the close of business the day prior to the date set for first appearance; and

(2) Payment is allowable per the fine schedule.

(b) At the time of payment, which shall include all costs, fees, and surcharges regularly assessed by the court for defendants pleading or being found guilty of noncivil municipal violations, the defendant shall sign a waiver of rights and acknowledgment of guilt or liability upon a form approved by the court.