Austin’s pedicabs are expected to follow the rules and regulations laid out in the Austin City Code in Chapter 13 section 2.  Click the link below (rich text document) to see then, in full:


Austin City Code Chapter 13 Section 2 


In addition to relevant sections of the Austin City code, Austin pedicabs drivers are expected to follow all these rules and those laid out by the State of Texas.  In Texas, essentially bikes (and pedicabs) are cars, in the eyes of the law.  Except for licensing, registration and insurance requirements that motor vehicle drivers must abide by, pedicab drivers are expected to follow all of the same rules of the road as motorized vehicles. 


In the Austin City Code Chapter 13-2 Subpart E you will find information specific to pedicab (and horse carriage) operation.  Unless other wise noted, Pedicab owners and drivers must abide by all of  the regulations found in Chapter 13-2.  ”Subpart E. Non-Motorized Services” is quoted below.

Subpart E.  Non-Motorized Services

§ 13-2-271  DEFINITIONS.

     In this subdivision:

     (1)     REST mans the time an animal is allowed to stand at rest, including the time an animal is harnessed to a carriage but not available for public hire.

     (2)     WORK means the time an animal is harnessed to a carriage and available for public hire.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-271; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-272  NON-MOTORIZED SERVICE DESCRIBED.

     Non-motorized services provide ground transportation service using non-motorized vehicles.  Passengers are transported on designated streets for a fixed rate determined by the length of the route.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-272; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-273  NON-MOTORIZED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.

     (A)     Section 13-2-192 (No Solicitation for Immediate Hire) does not apply to non-motorized ground transportation services.

     (B)     A holder of a non-motorized service operating authority shall comply with Article 2 (Ground Transportation Services Other Than Taxicabs), Division 1 (Operating Authority), except as otherwise provided in this subdivision.

     (C)     In addition to the requirements of Subsection (B), the following are requirements for an operating authority for non-motorized ground transportation service:

          (1)     A non-motorized service may operate only on the streets and designated traffic lanes and during the times proposed in the application for operating authority and approved by the department.

          (2)     The holder may load and unload passengers and park a vehicle only at locations approved by the department in the operating authority.

          (3)     The holder may use only equipment approved by the department in the operating authority to provide the service.

          (4)     The holder shall post in a location approved by the department:

               (a)     the permit assigned by the department and the name of the non-motorized service; and

               (b)     the fare for each ride on the vehicle or in an approved parking area.

     (D)     A driver may refuse to convey a person requesting service if:

          (1)     the driver is answering a previous request for service;

          (2)     the person requesting service is disorderly;

          (3)     the person requesting service is engaged in unlawful conduct;

          (4)     the driver believes that transporting the person requesting service may result in risk to the safety of the driver, horse or vehicle; or

          (5)     the person requesting service cannot present proof of ability to pay the fare.

     (E)     The department may impose additional requirements necessary to ensure safe and reliable service.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-273; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-274  NON-MOTORIZED SERVICE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.

     (A)     In addition to the application requirements under Section 13-2-161 (Operating Authority Application Required), an application for a non-motorized service operating authority must:

          (1)     identify the streets and designate traffic lanes over which the non-motorized service will travel during specified time periods;

          (2)     specify the off-street locations for parking and passenger loading and unloading; and

          (3)     specify the equipment the applicant proposes to use to provide the service.

     (B)     In addition to the application requirements under Section 13-2-161 (Operating Authority Application Required), an application for a non-motorized service operating authority may not include routes that use hike-and-bike trails or footpaths.

     (C)     The department may require additional information in the application process.

     (D)     In addition to the requirements of this section, a horse-drawn carriage service shall comply with Section 13-2-276 (Additional Requirements for Horse-Drawn Carriage Service).

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-274; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-275  NON-MOTORIZED SERVICE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.

     (A)     Section 13-2-142 (Inspection Standards) does not apply to the inspection of non-motorized service vehicles.

     (B)     To pass inspection under Section 13-2-141 (Inspection Required), a vehicle must comply with the following inspection criteria:

          (1)     A vehicle and any equipment used to provide non-motorized service must be in safe, sanitary, and clean condition.

          (2)     The interior of a vehicle used to provide non-motorized service must be clean.

          (3)     All portions of the interior upholstery of a vehicle used to provide non-motorized service must match in color or be of similar shades, without noticeable tears or other damage.

          (4)     Missing, broken, or significantly damaged interior and exterior parts of a vehicle used to provide non-motorized service must be repaired or replaced in a neat and inconspicuous manner.

          (5)     The vehicle must conform with other equipment requirement prescribed by the department under Section13-2-165(4) (Contents of Operating Authority).

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-275; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11. 


What follows is the entirity of the Austin City Code Chapter 13 Section 2:

CHAPTER 13-2.  GROUND TRANSPORTATION PASSENGER SERVICES.

ARTICLE 1.  GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Division 1.  General Provisions.

     § 13-2-1     Definitions

     § 13-2-2     Applicability of Chapter

     § 13-2-3     Operating Authority or Taxicab Franchise Required

     § 13-2-4     Multiple Operating Authorities Permitted

     § 13-2-5     Review of Applications

     § 13-2-6     Fees

     § 13-2-7     Transporting Passengers by Delivery Vehicles Prohibited

Division 2.  Enforcement.

     § 13-2-11     Administration; Rulemaking

     § 13-2-12     Investigations

     § 13-2-13     Enforcement

     § 13-2-14     Enforcement Officers

     § 13-2-15     Citation

     § 13-2-16     Duty to Respond to Citation

     § 13-2-17     Compliance Required

     § 13-2-18     No Culpable Mental State Required

     § 13-2-19     Penalty

Division 3.  Operations.

     § 13-2-31     Vehicle to Display Permit

     § 13-2-32     Report of Vehicles Placed in Service

     § 13-2-33     Municipal Airport Service

     § 13-2-34     Insurance Required

     § 13-2-35     Impaired Insurance

Division 4.  Service Delivery.

     § 13-2-51     Taxi Zones

     § 13-2-52     Loading and Unloading

     § 13-2-53     Alternative Transportation

     § 13-2-54     Display and Inspection of Driver Credentials

     § 13-2-55     Rest Periods for Drivers

     § 13-2-56     Riders Prohibited

     § 13-2-57     Use of Air Conditioning or Heating

     § 13-2-58     Receipt for Service

     § 13-2-59     City Map Required

     § 13-2-60     Disposition of Abandoned Property

Division 5.  Holders.

     § 13-2-71     Compliance with this Chapter Required

     § 13-2-72     Duty to Establish Policies Requiring Compliance

     § 13-2-73     Sponsoring and Hiring Drivers

     § 13-2-74     Hiring Drivers as Independent Contractors

     § 13-2-75     Access to Service for Disabled Persons

     § 13-2-76     Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Substances Prohibited

     § 13-2-77     Criminal Conduct Prohibited

     § 13-2-78     Abandoned Property

Division 6.  Drivers.

Subpart A.  Chauffer’s Permit.

     § 13-2-101     Chauffeur’s Permit Required

     § 13-2-102     Contents of Application

     § 13-2-103     Chauffeur’s Permit Requires Sponsoring Holder

     § 13-2-104     Additional Requirements

     § 13-2-105     Multiple Chauffeur’s Permits Allowed

     § 13-2-106     Approval and Denial of Applications

     § 13-2-107     Appeal

     § 13-2-108     Revocation of Chauffeur’s Permit

     § 13-2-109     Suspension of Chauffeur’s Permit

     § 13-2-110     Appeal of Revocation or Suspension

     § 13-2-111     State Driver’s License

     § 13-2-112     Permit Term

     § 13-2-113     Renewal; Replacement

     § 13-2-114     Chauffeur’s Records

Subpart B.  Other Drivers.

     § 13-2-121     Exemption from Chauffeur’s Permit Requirement

     § 13-2-122     Certain Drivers Ineligible

     § 13-2-123     Driver’s Records

Subpart C.  Duties and Conduct of Drivers.

     § 13-2-131     Driver’s Duties

     § 13-2-132     Driver’s Conduct

     § 13-2-133     Soliciting for Other Business Prohibited

     § 13-2-134     Unlawful Acts

Division 7.  Vehicles and Equipment.

     § 13-2-141     Inspection Required

     § 13-2-142     Inspection Standards

     § 13-2-143     Removal of Vehicle from Service

ARTICLE 2.  GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OTHER THAN TAXICABS.

Division 1.  Operating Authority.

Subpart A.  Application; Administration.

     § 13-2-161     Operating Authority Application Required

     § 13-2-162     Application Fee Required

     § 13-2-163     Standards for Issuing and Denying Operating Authority

     § 13-2-164     Appeal of Application Denials

     § 13-2-165     Contents of Operating Authority

     § 13-2-166     Operating Authority Permit

     § 13-2-167     Amendment to Operating Authority

     § 13-2-168     Renewal of Operating Authority

     § 13-2-169     Expired Operating Authority

     § 13-2-170     Automatic Revocation or Suspension of Operating Authority

     § 13-2-171     Revocation or Suspension of Operating Authority

     § 13-2-172     Appeal of Administrative Actions

     § 13-2-173     Supplemental Vehicles

     § 13-2-174     Transfer Prohibited

     § 13-2-175     Operating Authority Fees

Subpart B.  Operations.

     § 13-2-191     Rates of Fare

     § 13-2-192     No Solicitation for Immediate Hire

Division  2.  Ground Transportation Services Generally.

Subpart A.  Limousine Service.

     § 13-2-201     Limousine Service Described

     § 13-2-202     Limousine Service Requirements

     § 13-2-203     Limousine Minimum Rate of Fare

§ 13-2-204     Trip Ticket Required

Subpart B.  Airport Shuttle Service.

     § 13-2-211     Airport Shuttle Service Described

     § 13-2-212     Airport Shuttle Service Requirements

Subpart C.  Shuttle Service.

     § 13-2-231     Shuttle Service Described

     § 13-2-232     Shuttle Service Requirements

Subpart D.  Charter Service.

     § 13-2-251     Charter Service Described

     § 13-2-252     Charter Service Requirements

Subpart E.  Non-Motorized Services.

     § 13-2-271     Definitions

     § 13-2-272     Non-Motorized Service Described

     § 13-2-273     Non-Motorized Service Requirements

     § 13-2-274     Non-Motorized Service Application Requirements

     § 13-2-275     Non-Motorized Service Inspection Requirements

     § 13-2-276     Additional Requirements for Horse-drawn Carriage Service

Subpart F.  Touring and Sightseeing Services.

     § 13-2-281     Touring and Sightseeing Service Described

     § 13-2-282     Touring and Sightseeing Service Requirements

     § 13-2-283     Name of Company Displayed

ARTICLE 3.  TAXI SERVICE.

Division 1.  Taxicab Franchises.

     § 13-2-301     Taxi Service Described

     § 13-2-302     City Council Approval Required; General Standards; Franchise Permit Transfer

     § 13-2-303     Franchise Application Required

     § 13-2-304     Recommendation on Franchise Application

     § 13-2-305     Franchise Ordinances

     § 13-2-306     Recordkeeping Requirements

     § 13-2-307     Reports Required

     § 13-2-308     Granting of Taxicab Franchise Through Annual Reservation of Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-309     Granting of Taxicab Franchise under Certain Circumstances

§ 13-2-310     Selection of Franchisee

Division 2.  Franchise Permits.

     § 13-2-321     Franchise Permits Required

     § 13-2-322     Calculation of Necessary Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-323     Additional Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-324     Allocation of Additional Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-325     Eligibility for Additional Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-326     Request for Additional Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-327     Distribution of Additional Permits

     § 13-2-328     Evaluation of Calculation of Necessary Permits

     § 13-2-329     Franchise Permit Fee

     § 13-2-330     Amendment; Revocation

     § 13-2-331     Multiple Franchises Prohibited

Division 3.  Operations.

     § 13-2-341     Number of Taxicabs Placed in Service

     § 13-2-342     Owner-Operated Taxicabs

     § 13-2-343     City-Wide Taxicab Service Required

     § 13-2-344     Prompt Response Required

     § 13-2-345     Response to Dispatched Service Requests

     § 13-2-346     Refusal to Convey Passengers

     § 13-2-347     Limitations on Radio Use

     § 13-2-348     Direct Route

     § 13-2-349     Limitations on Solicitations

     § 13-2-350     Taxicab Use Restricted

     § 13-2-351     Number of Passengers

     § 13-2-352     Additional Passengers

     § 13-2-353     Use of Taxi Zones

     § 13-2-354     Business Establishments Requesting Taxicabs for Customers

Division 4.  Rates of Fare and Taximeters.

     § 13-2-361     Rates of Fare

     § 13-2-362     Rate Card

     § 13-2-363     Taximeter Required

     § 13-2-364     Setting Taximeter

     § 13-2-365     Multiple Fares

     § 13-2-366     Taximeter Standards

     § 13-2-367     Taximeter Inspections

     § 13-2-368     Equipment Alterations Prohibited

     § 13-2-369     Application for Rate Change

     § 13-2-370     Decision on Rate Application

     § 13-2-371     Taxicab Fuel Surcharge

     § 13-2-372     Toll Road Fee

Division 5.  Vehicles and Equipment.

     § 13-2-381     Additional Taxicab Inspection Standards

     § 13-2-382     Numbering of Taxicabs

     § 13-2-383     Notice of Complaint Procedures

     § 13-2-384     Electric Signs Required

     § 13-2-385     Name of Franchise Displayed

     § 13-2-386     Uniform Lettering and Design; Materials

     § 13-2-387     Color Scheme

     § 13-2-388     Advertising on Taxicabs Permitted

     § 13-2-389     Vehicle Design and Age Requirements

Division 6.  Special Franchise Permits.

     § 13-2-401     Applicability; Administration

     § 13-2-402     Special Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-403     Use of Special Permits

     § 13-2-404     Eligibility for Special Franchise Permits

     § 13-2-405     Training

     § 13-2-406     Exception to Owner-operator Requirement

     § 13-2-407     Equipment Required

     § 13-2-408     Additional Recordkeeping and Reporting

ARTICLE 1.  GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Division 1.  General Provisions.

§ 13-2-1  DEFINITIONS.

     In this chapter:

     (1)     CHAUFFEUR’S PERMIT means written permission granted to an individual by the department to chauffeur a vehicle under the authority granted to a franchise holder or holder.

     (2)     CITY MANAGER includes the city manager’s designee.

     (3)     CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE means a substance defined as a controlled substance under the Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act) of the Texas Health and Safety Code or under Title 21 of the United States Code.

     (4)     DEPARTMENT means the department designated by the city manager.

     (5)     DIRECTOR means the department director designated by the city manager.

     (6)     DRIVER means an individual who drives a ground transportation service vehicle.

     (7)     FRANCHISE means the authority to operate a taxicab service granted by ordinance under the City Charter.

     (8)     FRANCHISE HOLDER means a person who obtains a taxicab franchise from the City or has the control, direction, maintenance, or the benefit of the collection of revenue derived from the taxicab franchise, and includes the agents, servants, or employees of the franchise holder.

     (9)     FRANCHISE PERMIT means a decal issued by the City to a franchise holder that evidences the franchise holder’s authority to operate a vehicle as a taxicab.

     (10)     GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE means the service of providing chauffeured vehicles for hire for the transportation of passengers within the city.

     (11)     GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE VEHICLE means a chauffeured vehicle used to transport passengers on City streets for compensation.

     (12)     HOLDER means a person who is authorized to operate a ground transportation service, and includes the agents, servants, or employees of the holder.  Holder includes a franchise holder.

     (13)     MODIFIED GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE VEHICLE means a passenger-type van modified in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.A. Section 12101 et seq., to accommodate disabled passengers in wheelchairs.

     (14)     OPERATING AUTHORITY means the written authority granted by the City to provide a ground transportation service other than a taxicab service.

     (15)     OPERATING AUTHORITY PERMIT means a decal issued by the City to a holder that evidences the holder’s authority to operate a vehicle as a ground transportation service vehicle.

     (16)     PASSENGER means an individual being transported for a fee in a ground transportation service vehicle.

     (17)     PERMITTEE means an individual who has been issued a chauffeur’s permit to drive a ground transportation service vehicle.

     (18)     PREARRANGED SERVICE means ground transportation service that is scheduled in advance of the trip.

     (19)     TAXI ZONE means a public place alongside the curb or curb line of a street that the City has designated as reserved exclusively for the use of taxicabs.

     (20)     TAXIMETER means a device used in a taxicab to compute a fare.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-1; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20050818-025; Ord. 20060504-039.

§ 13-2-2  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.

     This chapter applies to a ground transportation service operating in the city.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-2; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-3  OPERATING AUTHORITY OR TAXICAB FRANCHISE REQUIRED.

     (A)     Except as provided by Subsections (B) and (C), a person may not provide or operate a ground transportation service that picks up passengers within the city or represent the person’s business to the public as a ground transportation service unless that person obtains an authority to operate the ground transportation service under Section 13-2-161 (Operating Authority Application Required) or a taxicab franchise to operate a taxicab service under Section 13-2-303 (Franchise Application Required).

     (B)     This section does not apply to the operation of:

          (1)     a vehicle owned, operated, or subcontracted by the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision when providing service exclusively to the governmental entity;

          (2)     a vehicle used exclusively for funeral services;

          (3)     a courtesy vehicle that:

               (a)     routinely provides transportation between the principal place of business of a courtesy vehicle provider and a public transportation terminal;

               (b)     is used by an automotive repair business, car dealership, or similar business operation to transport customers to or from their work or home and the business; or

               (c)     is operated by a corporation that qualifies for exemption from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

          (4)     a vehicle that only provides a service that is regulated by the state or federal government;

          (5)     an ambulance; or

          (6)     a vehicle rented without a driver.

     (C)     A driver operating a ground transportation service vehicle without an authority to operate the ground transportation service under Section 13-2-161 (Operating Authority Application Required) or a taxicab franchise to operate a taxicab service under Section 13-2-303 (Franchise Application Required) or a chauffeur’s permit under Section 13-2-101 (Chauffeur’s Permit Required) may transport a passenger from a point outside the city to one or more points within the city, or may transport the passenger across the city, but may not pick up a new passenger within the city.

     (D)     A driver operating a taxicab under Subsection (C) shall keep the taximeter running while transporting a passenger within or across the city, or while waiting for a passenger within the city.

     (E)     It is presumed that an individual picked up within the city by a ground  transportation service vehicle is a passenger.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-3; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20050818-025.

§ 13-2-4  MULTIPLE OPERATING AUTHORITIES PERMITTED.

     A person may obtain more than one operating authority under Section 13-2-161 (Operating Authority Application Required).

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-4; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-5  REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS.

     (A)     An application required by this chapter shall be reviewed to determine whether it complies with the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

     (B)     An application is considered complete on a determination by the department that all information required by the application has been provided.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-5; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-6  FEES.

     (A)     The fees required under this chapter shall be established by separate ordinance.

     (B)     Fees paid to the department under this chapter are non-refundable.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-6; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-7  TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS BY DELIVERY VEHICLES PROHIBITED.

     (A)     Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person in the business of parcel or package deliveries in the city may not transport or offer to transport a passenger, whether for hire or without charge, or permit any person to ride as a passenger in a delivery vehicle.

     (B)     A person may provide a free transport service if the service is an incidental part of the person’s principal business and there is no charge for the service.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-14-15; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

Division 2.  Enforcement.

§ 13-2-11  ADMINISTRATION; RULEMAKING.

     (A)     The department shall administer this chapter at the direction of the city manager.

     (B)     The department may adopt rules to administer and enforce this chapter and all aspects of ground transportation service in the city.  The department shall make copies of the rules available on request.

     (C)     The director of the Department of Aviation may adopt rules regarding the traffic flow of ground transportation service vehicles at the City’s airport.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-11; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-12  INVESTIGATIONS.

     The city manager may conduct investigations into the operations of ground transportation services operating in the city to determine whether the services comply with this chapter and other applicable laws.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-12; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-13  ENFORCEMENT.

     (A)     The city manager may issue orders to enforce this chapter.  Failure to comply with an order of the department is an offense under this chapter.

     (B)     The city manager, the department, the Police Department, the Department of Aviation, and the Public Safety and Emergency Management Department shall enforce this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, and orders issued under this chapter.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-13; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20050804-047.

§ 13-2-14  ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

     (A)     The city manager may designate an enforcement officer to issue citations to persons who violate this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, and orders issued under this chapter.

     (B)     A person designated under this section must:

          (1)     be an employee of the department or the Department of Aviation;

          (2)     and successfully complete a training program developed by the director or the director of the Department of Aviation.

     (C)     A person designated under this section:

          (1)     is not a peace officer;

          (2)     has no authority other than the authority applicable to a citizen to enforce a law other than this chapter; and

          (3)     may not carry a weapon while performing duties under this section.

     (D)     The city manager shall provide an enforcement officer with an identification card clearly labeled “Ground Transportation Enforcement.”  The identification card must include the name and a photograph of the enforcement officer.  An enforcement officer shall show the officer’s identification card on request.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-14; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-15  CITATION.

     (A)     An enforcement officer may issue a citation to a person the officer reasonably believes has engaged in conduct that violates this chapter.

     (B)     A citation issued under this section must be on a form prescribed by the municipal court clerk that includes the following information:

          (1)     the name and address of the person cited;

          (2)     the type and number of a permit issued to the person under this chapter, if any;

          (3)     the offense for which the person is charged;

          (4)     the date, time, and location of the offense;

          (5)     the state license plate number of the vehicle;

          (6)     the appearance date;

          (7)     a statement ordering the person receiving the citation to respond to the citation at municipal court on or before the appearance date indicated on the citation;

          (8)     a statement of the person’s promise to respond to the citation by the appearance date indicated on the citation, together with a place for the person cited to provide the person’s signature; and

          (9)     other information as determined by the director.

     (C)     The enforcement officer shall sign the original of the citation, request the signature of the person, and give a copy of the citation to the person cited.  If the person cited refuses the citation or is not present to receive the citation, the enforcement officer shall:

          (1)     leave a copy of the citation on the vehicle in a prominent place; or

          (2)     mail a copy of the citation to:

               (a)     the person cited;

               (b)     the registered owner of the vehicle; or

               (c)     the holder under whose authority the vehicle is operated.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-15; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-16  DUTY TO RESPOND TO CITATION.

     (A)     On or before the appearance date indicated on the citation, a person cited under this division shall submit a plea to each charge indicated on the citation.  The person may enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.   The plea may be submitted by mail, in person, or by other method acceptable to the municipal court.

     (B)     A person may enter a plea of guilty or no contest to a charge on a citation issued under this division by paying the fine for the charge.

Source:  1992 Code Section 8-13-16; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

§ 13-2-17  COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.

     (A)     A person commits an offense if the person performs an act prohibited by this chapter or fails to perform an act required by this chapter.  Each instance of a violation of this chapter is a separate offense.

     (B)     A person commits an offense if the person has been issued a citation under this division and the person fails to enter a plea to a charge indicated on the citation on or before the appearance date indicated on the citation.

     (C)     A person commits an offense if the person intentionally gives a false or fictitious name, residence address, permit, permit number, vehicle registration, or date of birth to an enforcement officer at the time the enforcement officer is issuing the person a citation under this division.

Source:  1992 Code Sections 8-13-17 and 8-13-18; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.