§ 85-14. Violations and penalties.

A. 

Parental responsibility. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.

B. 

Agreement for impoundment.

(1) 

In place of any other penalty provided by law, any person violating this section may, for a first offense, agree to have the roller skates, roller blades, scooter or skateboard impounded by the Police Department for one week.

(2) 

In place of any other penalty provided by law, any person violating this section may, for a second offense, agree to have the roller skates, roller blades, scooter or skateboard impounded by the Police Department for two weeks.

(3) 

In place of any other penalty provided by law, any person violating this section may, for a third or subsequent offense, agree to have the roller skates, roller blades, scooter or skateboard impounded by the Police Department for four weeks.

C. 

Penalty. Any person convicted of violation of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $500.

D. 

Whenever there is a violation of traffic law by a bicycle operator or a violation by a motorist that endangers a bicycle operator, the court may permit demonstration of successful completion of a court approved cycling knowledge course or test in lieu of or in addition to a fine or other penalty.