Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for proper display of valid parking meter kiosk receipts; proper display of valid residential parking permits; proper display of valid contractor parking permits; to establish penalties and provide for immobilization and impoundment of vehicles for certain parking violations; all under certain terms and conditions.

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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CHAPTER 12-1000. PARKING METER REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES.

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§ 12-1005.1. Parking Meter Kiosk Receipt Required.

(1) When a vehicle is parked in a parking meter kiosk space the receipt dispensed by the kiosk evidencing payment of the parking fee for that space shall be displayed in such a manner as to be clearly visible through the curb side portion of the vehicle's windshield. Failure to properly display the kiosk receipt shall be considered a failure to pay the meter fee.

(2) No vehicle shall display any ticket, tag, handbill, receipt, or other writing simulating or in imitation of a valid parking meter kiosk receipt.

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§ 12-1010. Penalty.

(1) Any person violating any provisions of this Chapter, shall upon a summary conviction pay a fine of ten (10) dollars together with costs of prosecution; except that any person violating Section 12-1008 shall pay a fine of one hundred (100) dollars together with costs of prosecution.

(2) Any person violating any of the provisions of Sections 12-1002, 12-1004, 12-1005

, 12-1005.1

and 12-1006 of this Chapter shall

, in addition to the penalties set forth in Section 12-1010(1),

be liable for payment of fines, costs and additional fees prescribed and assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-2800 of this Title.

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§ 12-2405. Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice.

(1) Any vehicle may be removed, by means of towing to the nearest Official Towing Station or immobilized for up to seventy-two (72) hours by means of applying a boot and then towed to the nearest Official Towing Station if not reclaimed, by or under the direction of a member of the Department, or its designated agent whenever any vehicle is:

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(m) parked with an invalid parking meter kiosk receipt, in violation of Section 12-1005.1(2);

(n) parked with an invalid residential parking permit, in violation of Section 12-2709(g), or an invalid contractor parking permit, in violation of Section 12-2904.1.

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CHAPTER 12-2700. PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS.

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§ 12-2709. Use of Resident Parking Permits and Temporary Parking Permits.

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§ 12-2712. Penalty.

(2) Any person violating any of the provisions of Sections 12-2709 of this Chapter shall, in addition to the penalties set forth in Section 12-2712(1), be liable for payment of fines, costs and additional fees prescribed and assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-2800 of this Title.

CHAPTER 12-2800. ADMINISTRTIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS.

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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, and except as set forth in subsection 12-2809(2)(b), be liable for payment of the civil penalty indicated, in addition to the costs and fees set forth in subsection 12-2809(1):

Code Provision Violation Description Penalty

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12-1005.1(2) Invalid Receipt - Parking Meter Kiosk $300.00

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12-2709(g) Display of Invalid Residential Parking Permit $300.00

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12-2904.1 Display of Invalid Contractor Parking Permit $300.00

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CHAPTER 12-2900. CONTRACTOR PARKING.

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§12-2904.1. Display of Invalid Permit.

No vehicle shall display any ticket, tag, handbill, or other writing simulating or in imitation of a Contractor Parking Permit.

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§ 12-2905. Penalties, Revocation of Contractor Parking Permit.

(1) Any person violating the provisions of §12-2904 shall pay a fine of one hundred (100) dollars for each violation, together with costs of prosecution, or, in default thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten (10) days.

(2) Any person violating §12-2904

or §12-2904.1

shall, in addition to the penalties set forth in subsection 12-2905(1), have his or her Contractor Parking Permit revoked and such person may not reapply for a Contractor Parking Permit for a period of six (6) months thereafter[.]

, and be liable for payment of fines, costs and additional fees prescribed and assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-2800 of this Title.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after becoming law.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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