Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 12-2809 relating to Civil Penalties and Costs, to increase the civil penalty for violations of Section 12-1126 relating to Excessive Noise, and Section 12-1127(1), (2), and (3) relating to Excessive Idling of or Noise from Motor Vehicles.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE

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§12-2809. Civil Penalties and Costs.

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(2) Any person violating the following provisions of Title 12 shall, upon a final finding of liability pursuant to this Chapter 12-2800, be liable for payment of the civil penalty indicated, in addition to the costs and fees set forth in subsection 12-2809(1):

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Code Provision Violation Description Penalty

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12-1126 Excessive Noise [$75.00]

$100.00

12-1127(1)(2)(3) Excessive Idling of or Noise from Motor Vehicles [$75.00]

$100.00

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