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Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the adjudication of parking violations contested by alternative methods; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 12-2800. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS.
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§ 12-2805. Notice of Parking Violation.
(1) The Parking Authority shall, as soon as practicable after learning of the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle, send a notice by first class mail to the owner of the motor vehicle, and, if known, to the operator, at the address appearing on the registry of a state department of motor vehicles. The notice of violation shall inform the operator or owner: (i) of the parking violation charged, the time and date of the parking violation, and the amount of fines, costs and additional fees that shall become due if the notice of violation is not answered within the period prescribed in § 12-2809; (ii) of the right to request a hearing contest a violation at a hearing in person, by telephone if eligible under § 12-2806(d), or on written testimony and other evidence submitted by mail or by electronic submission, including but not limited to, email, website or facsimile transmissions; (iii) that a civil action may be commenced against the violator for failure to appear contest or pay the amount due; and (iv) of such other penalties as may be authorized by statute, ordinance or regulation.
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§ 12-2806. Answer.
(1) In answer to a parking ticket or notice of violation, a person to whom such ticket or notice was issued may:
(a) admit the commission of the violation by payment of the fines, and any costs and additional fees due;
(b) admit with explanation; or
(c) deny liability and request a hearing in person with respect to the parking violation.
(d) deny liabi...
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