§ 3-3.11. Penalties.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, no fine imposed for any violation of this chapter shall exceed the sum of Five and no/100ths ($5.00) Dollars.

(b)

In addition to any other penalty provided by this Code, the Police Department or any of the members thereof may impound and retain possession of any bicycle operated in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and retain possession of the same until the license provided for herein is obtained by the owner of said bicycle.

(c)

In addition to any other penalties provided by this Code, the Chief of Police is hereby granted authority to suspend for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days the registration card and license for any bicycle which is operated by the owner or rider thereof in violation or contrary to any law of the State of California or any ordinance of the City of Modesto, during which time the Chief of Police may take possession of and impound said bicycle. At the expiration of the period of suspension, the registration card and license shall be reinstated and the bicycle delivered to its owner at the Police Department.

(d)

In addition to any other penalties provided by this Code, the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to require any minor less than sixteen (16) years of age who operates a bicycle in violation of any of the Provisions of this Code, or of the California Vehicle Code, to attend a bicycle operator's school to be conducted under the supervision of the Chief of Police. Such school shall be for the purpose of educating the violator regarding proper operation of a bicycle and the provisions of law applicable to bicycles.

(Ord. 1249-C.S., amended by Ord. 1469-C.S., and Ord. 1470-C.S., effective 12-15-75, operative 9-20-75)