Section 2626. Penalties.
(A) Unless a greater penalty is specifically provided in this chapter or in an applicable provision of the Maine Revised Statutes, any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00. Any fine imposed for a violation under this section shall not preclude, and shall be in addition to, any other civil remedies that may be available to the city.
The police department is authorized to accept a waiver of rights under section 2605 except subsection (A) (10) (c), and sections 2606, 2608, 2609, 2611, and 2612, and accept payment as follows:
Overtime Parking $25
Blocking Driveway $20
Parked More Than 18” from Curb $20
Not Parked in Valid Space $20
Parking on Sidewalk $30
Double Parking $30
Parked Facing Traffic $30
Winter Parking Law $30
Parked in Prohibited Zone $30
Parked within 10” from Intersection $30
Obstructing a Street $30
Parking on Crosswalk $50
Parked Within 6’ from Hydrant $50
Handicapped Parking $100
Fines are doubled if not paid within 15 days of violation, except for subsection (A) (10) (c) which shall be $150.
(C) The is authorized to accept a waiver of rights under section 2605 (A) (10) (c), and accept $25.00 for each offense.
(D) It shall be prima-facie evidence that the person in whose name the vehicle is registered, unlawfully parked said vehicle found in violation of sections 2605, 2606, 2608, 2609, 2611, and 2612.
(E) Whenever such vehicle may be found parked or left standing in violation of section 2605, sub-sections (44), (45), (46), (47), and (48) by any employee of the Gardiner , said vehicle shall be removed and stored at the expense of the owner, or person in charge or control of said vehicle.
A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
If a person is parked in violation of more than one parking law, said person may be fined for each separate offense.
Cross references:
Established waivers for parking meter offenses, see R.S. of 1954, Ch. 90-A,
ss. 3, III, A, 1.
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