FAILURE TO ANSWER A PARKING CITATION OR APPEAR AT A HEARING.
Austin City Code § 12-5-62
in effect§ 12-5-62 - FAILURE TO ANSWER A PARKING CITATION OR APPEAR AT A HEARING.
(A) If a person charged with a parking violation accepts liability for the violation on or before appearance date, an early fine shall be assessed in accordance with Section 12-5-90 (Civil Fines, Costs, and Fees).
(B) If a person charged with a parking violation fails to answer the citation in accordance with Section 12-5-59 (Answering a Parking Citation) on or before the appearance date, the person is liable for the violation and will be assessed the standard civil fines, costs, and fees in accordance with Section 12-5-90 (Civil Fines, Costs, and Fees).
(C) If a person charged with a parking violation fails to attend a scheduled hearing, including an appeal hearing, the person is liable for the violation and will be assessed the standard civil fines, costs, and fees in accordance with Section 12-5-90 (Civil Fines, Costs, and Fees).
Source: Ord. No. 20250213-026, Pt. 2, 2-24-25.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12TRRE_CH12-5STSTPA_ART3ADADPAVI_S12-5-62FAANPACIAPHEFetched: 10/27/2026
