STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance (1) amending Chapter 28, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Section 28-103.9; adding a new Section 28-76.6; (2) establishing an offense for having an expired vehicle registration, expired temporary license plate, or a vehicle that does not display a license plate; (3) providing a penalty not to exceed $500.00; (4) providing a saving clause; (5) providing a severability clause; and (6) providing an effective date - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
This amendment would add a new section to Chapter 28 establishing an offense for having an expired vehicle registration, expired temporary license plate, or a vehicle that does not display a license plate and amending the fee table to establish a civil fine schedule when an offense is committed.
The new Section, 28-76.6 will include the following language:
(a) A person commits an offense if the person parks a motor vehicle on a public street, highway, or alley that does not display a vehicle registration or displays a vehicle registration that has been expired for two months or longer. This subsection applies to a vehicle registration issued by any county, state, or country.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person parks a motor vehicle on a public street, highway, or alley that displays a temporary license plate that has been expired for 30 days or longer.
(c) Except for digital license plates governed by Subchapter B-1, Chapter 504, Texas Transportation Code, as amended, a person commits an offense if the person parks a motor vehicle on a public street, highway, or alley that does not display a rear license plate. This subsection also applies to a damaged vehicle that prevents the display of a rear license plate.”
Section 28-103.9, subsection (a) will be amended as follows:
“(a) The following is the schedule of civil fines for parking violations under this chapter, Chapter 32, and Chapter 51A of this code that are made civil offenses under this division:
Violation Fine
(1) Section 28-81.1(a)(2)(B) or (G) $110.00
(2) Section 28-159.1 $ 50.00
(3) Section 28-76, 28-76.3, 28-76.6, 28-81.1(a)(1), 28-
81.1(a)(2)(C), (D), (E), or (F), 28-88, or 28-96
$ 40.00
(4) Section 28-80, 28-81, 28-81.1(a)(2)(A), 28-82, 28-86, 28-87, 28-
101, or 28-102
$ 35.00
(5) Section 51A-4.301(d)(5) $ 50.00
(6) Any other parking violation $ 30.00”
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on June 12, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13034821&GUID=99C38FFA-E2DC-49A9-8BBF-03D9412A4FA8>
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Implementation of the recommended changes may increase the monthly revenue generated by on-street parking meters. Ordinance enforcement of a penalty up to $500.00 may also generate additional revenues to the City.