§ 12-5-57 — LIABILITY OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER AND OPERATOR; PRESUMPTION OF LIABILITY

§ 12-5-57 - LIABILITY OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER AND OPERATOR; PRESUMPTION OF LIABILITY.

(A) Except as provided in Subsections (B) and (C), the registered owner of a motor vehicle is liable to the City for parking violations. (B) A registered owner is not liable if: (1) The operator assumes responsibility with the court; (2) The operator is actually named in the parking citation; (3) The registered owner files proof of vehicle sale or transfer with the court, that establishes the motor vehicle was sold, or ownership of the motor vehicle was transferred, prior to the date and time of the violation; (4) The registered owner files proof of court assignment of property, including divorce decree or probate, prior to the date and time of the violation; (5) The registered owner files a copy of the police report and an affidavit stating that the motor vehicle was stolen at the time of the violation. (C) A registered owner, engaged in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles under written rental or leasing agreements, is not liable if, within 30 business days after written notice of a parking violation, the owner provides: (1) An affidavit stating the name, address, and driver's license number with state of issuance, of the person in possession of the motor vehicle at the time the parking citation was issued, or (2) A copy of the lease or rental agreement in effect at the time the parking citation was issued that includes the name, address, and driver's license number of the person that leased the motor vehicle. (D) A registered owner engaged in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles who fails to comply with Subsection (C) is liable for civil fines, costs, and fees.

Source: Ord. No. 20250213-026, Pt. 2, 2-24-25.