§ 44.221. Penalties and related provisions.

(a)

A violation of any provision of this Article unless otherwise specified or a violation of any offenses classified as "petty" offenses under the aforesaid provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall be punishable by a fine of not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.

(b)

Offenses classified as "misdemeanors" under the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code adopted by reference pursuant to this Article shall be subject to a fine and/or imprisonment for a determinant term according to the following limitations:

(1)

For a Class A misdemeanor, imprisonment for any term less than one year and/or fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), except as provided in subsection (4) herein.

(2)

For a Class B misdemeanor, imprisonment for not more than six months and/or fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), except as provided in subsection (4) herein.

(3)

For a Class C misdemeanor, imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days and/or fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), except as provided in subsection (4) herein.

(4)

The Court upon making a finding of guilty for any offense under Section 44.220-5/11-501 of this Code, in addition to any sentencing alternative elected by the Court, shall impose a fine of not less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for each such offense.

(Ord. 09-2002; § 1 (part), 2002)