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Calendar item 13
ATTACHMENT A
[Revisions to Division II of the San Francisco Transportation Code.]
Resolution amending San Francisco Transportation Code, Division II, by amending Sections 302, 303, and 902 to update the penalty schedule to reflect penalty amounts approved by the SFMTA Board of Directors for violations of the San Francisco Transportation Code and California Vehicle Code and revise the permit fee schedule for Residential Area Parking Permits; and adding Sections 308 and 309 to establish administrative fees for on-line computer transactions and in-person Customer Service Center assistance.
NOTE: Additions are [begin addition] single-underline Times New Roman [end addition] ;
deletions are [begin deletion] strike-through Times New Roman [end deletion] .
The Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors of the City and County of San Francisco enacts the following regulations:
Section 1. Articles 300 and 900 of Division II of the Transportation Code is hereby amended by amending Sections 302, 303, and 902, and adding Sections 308 and 309 to read as follows:
SEC. 302. TRANSPORTATION CODE PENALTY SCHEDULE.
Violation of any of the following subsections of the San Francisco Transportation Code shall be punishable by the fines set forth below.
TABLE INSET:
FORMER CODE SECTION |
TRANSPORTATION CODE SECTION |
DESCRIPTION |
FINE |
PEDESTRIANS AND SIDEWALKS |
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Traffic Code Sections 77, 78 |
Div I 7.2.10 |
Pedestrian Crossings |
$50.00 |
Traffic Code Section 104 |
Div I 7.2.11 |
Electric Assistive Personal Mobility Devices |
$50.00 |
Traffic Code Section 96 |
Div I 7.2.12 |
Bicycle Riding Restricted |
$50.00 |
Traffic Code Section 100 |
Div I 7.2.13 |
NUV Violation |
$50.00 |
ON-STREET PARKING |
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Traffic Code Section 315(a) |
Div I 7.2.20 |
Residential Parking |
$6 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 412(a) |
Div I 7.2.20 |
Carpool Parking |
$3 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 37(c) |
Div I 7.2.22 |
Street Cleaning |
$5 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 202.1 |
Div I 7.2.23(a) |
Parking Meter- Downtown Core |
$6 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 202 |
Div I 7.2.23(b) |
Parking Meter- Outside Downtown Core |
$5 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 38A |
Div I 7.2.25 |
Red Zone |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 38B, 38B.1 |
Div I 7.2.26 |
Yellow Zone |
$7 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 38C |
Div I 7.2.27 |
White Zone |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 38D |
Div I 7.2.28 |
Green Zone |
$6 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 37(a) |
Div I 7.2.29 |
Parking for Three Days |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32(c)(1) |
Div I 7.2.30(a) |
Overtime Parking--Downtown Core |
$6 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32(c)(2) |
Div I 7.2.30(b) |
Overtime Parking Outside Downtown Core |
$5 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 32.13, 55 |
Div I 7.2.32 |
Angled Parking |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32.21 |
Div I 7.2.33 |
Blocking Residential Door |
$3 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 56 |
Div I 7.2.34 |
Median Dividers and Islands |
$6 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 58(a) |
Div I 7.2.35 |
Parking on Grades |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 61 |
Div I 7.2.36 |
100 Feet Oversize |
$6 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 27, 219 |
Div I 7.2.37 |
Motorcycle Parking |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 33.5, 39(b), 66 |
Div I 7.2.38 |
Parking in Stand |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 53(a) |
Div I 7.2.39 |
Parking Transit-Only |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32(a)(1) |
Div I 7.2.40 |
Tow-Away Zone -Downtown Core |
$8 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32(a)(2) [begin deletion] |
Div I 7.2.41 |
Tow-Away Zone-Outside Downtown Core |
$7 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32(b) |
Div I 7.2.42 |
Parking Restrictions |
$7 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32, 32.1, 32.1.1, 32.1.2, 32.1.3, 32.1.11, 32.1.4, 32.1.7, 32.1.9, 32.1.10, 32.2, 32.2.1, 32.2.2, 32.2.3, 32.3, 32.3.1, 32.4.2(b), 32.5, 32.6, 32.6.2, 32.6.3, 32.6.5, 32.6.6, 32.6.7, 32.6.8, 32.6.11, 32.6.13, 32.6.16, 32.6.18, 32.6.19, 32.6.20, 32.6.21, 32.6.22, 32.6.23, 32.6.24, 32.6.25, 32.6.26, 32.6.27, 32.6.28, 32.6.29, 32.6.30, 32.6.31, 32.6.32, 32.6.34, 32.6.35 |
Div I 7.2.43 |
Parking-Public Property |
$5 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 32.4, 32.4.1 |
Div I 7.2.44 |
Parking-Candlestick Park |
$5 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 33(c) |
Div I 7.2.45 |
Temporary Parking Restriction |
$5 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 33.1 |
Div I 7.2.46 |
Temporary Construction Zone |
$5 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 21 |
Div I 7.2.47 |
Remove Chalk |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 65 |
Div I 7.2.48 |
Repairing Vehicle |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 315(c), 412(c), 712(c) |
Div I 7.2.49 |
Permit on Wrong Car |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 315(d), 412(d), 712(d) |
Div I 7.2.50 |
Invalid Permit |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 32.4.2(b), 32.14, 58(c) |
Div I 7.2.51 |
Parking Marked Space |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 38N |
Div I 7.2.52 |
Prk in Bicycle Lanes |
$10 [begin deletion] |
OFF-STREET PARKING |
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Traffic Code Sections 32.10, 32.11 |
Div I 7.2.60 |
Parking Facility Charges |
$50.00 |
Traffic Code Section 32.15 |
Div I 7.2.61 |
Entrance/Exit Parking Facility |
$100.00 |
Traffic Code Section 32.14 |
Div I 7.2.62 |
Blocking Space Parking Facility |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32.16 |
Div I 7.2.63 |
Speeding within Parking Facility |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 32.21A |
Div I 7.2.64 |
Block Charging Bay |
$10 [begin deletion] |
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS |
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Traffic Code Section 70 |
Div I 7.2.70 |
Obstruction of Traffic-Vehicle |
$ [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 194.3 |
Div I 7.2.71 |
Obstruction of Traffic Without Permit |
$500.00
[begin addition] [begin addition] [end addition] |
Traffic Code Section 194.3 |
Div I 7.3.3 |
Obstruction of Traffic Without Permit |
$1,000, or 6 months in jail, or both (4th or more offenses within one year) |
Traffic Code Sections 31, 31.2 |
Div I 7.2.72 |
Driving in Transit-Only Area |
$60.00 |
Traffic Code Section 103 |
Div I 7.2.73 |
Driving Through Parades |
$100.00 |
Traffic Code Section 121 |
Div I 7.2.74 |
Streetcar Right-of-Way |
$100.00 |
Traffic Code Section 122 |
Div I 7.2.75 |
Passing Safety Zones |
$100.00 |
Traffic Code Section 25 |
Div I 7.2.76 |
Removal of Vehicles-Collision |
$100.00 |
Traffic Code Sections 28.1--28.1.109 |
Div I 7.2.77 |
Weight Restricted Streets |
$100.00 |
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |
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Traffic Code Section 63.2 |
Div I 7.2.80 |
Vehicles for Hire Parking |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 63.3 |
Div I 7.2.81 |
Advertising Sign |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 68 |
Div I 7.2.82 |
Selling from Vehicle |
$100.00 |
Traffic Code Sections 33.3, 33.3.2 |
Div I 7.2.83 |
Truck Loading Zone |
$7 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Sections 63, 63(A), 63.1
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Div I 7.2.84 |
Commercial Vehicle Parking Restrictions |
$10 [begin deletion] |
Traffic Code Section 60.5 |
Div I 7.2.86 |
Idling Engine While Parked |
$100.00 |
Police Code Section 710.2 |
Div. I 7.2.88 |
For Sale Sign |
$50.00 |
TRANSIT VIOLATIONS |
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Traffic Code Section 127 |
Div I 7.2.101 |
Fare Evasion |
$75.00 (1st offense) $250.00 (2nd offense w/in 1 year) $500.00 (3rd offense w/in 1 year) |
Traffic Code Section 128 |
Div I 7.2.102 |
Passenger Misconduct |
$75.00 (1st offense) $250.00 (2nd offense w/in 1 year) $500.00 (3rd offense w/in 1 year) |
Traffic Code Section 128.5 |
Div I 7.2.103 |
Conversing with Operator |
$50.00 |
SEC. 303. CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE PENALTY SCHEDULE.
Violation of any of the following subsections of the Vehicle Code (VC) shall be punishable by the fines set forth below. The fine amounts listed in this Section 303 shall apply to any citation issued using a former Traffic Code section number that is listed next to the corresponding Vehicle Code section below.
CODE |
DESCRIPTION |
FINE |
VC4461B |
Disabled person placard lending or allowing improper use |
$750.00 plus $75.00 additional assessment |
VC4461C |
Disabled person placard; improper use or display of cancelled or revoked card |
$750.00 plus $75.00 additional assessment |
VC4461D |
Unlawful parking in disabled parking stall or space |
$750.00 plus $75.00 additional assessment |
VC4461.3 |
Additional penalty for disabled parking violations |
$100.00 |
VC4462B |
Improper Registered Plates |
$53.00 |
VC4463C |
Forged or counterfeit disabled placard card |
$750.00 plus $75.00 additional assessment |
VC4464 |
Altered Plates |
$5 [begin deletion] |
VC5200 |
Display Lic Plates |
$10 [begin deletion] |
VC5201 |
Plates/Mounting |
$6 [begin deletion] |
VC5201F |
Plate Cover |
$6 [begin deletion] |
VC5202 |
No Plates |
$6 [begin deletion] |
VC5204A |
Tabs |
$6 [begin deletion] |
VC21113A |
School/Pub Ground |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC21211 (38N) |
Bicycle Path/Lanes |
$10 [begin deletion] |
VC22500A |
Parking in Intersection |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500B |
Parking in Crosswalk |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500C |
Safety Zone |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500D |
15 ft Fire Station |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500E |
Driveway |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500F |
On Sidewalk |
$10 [begin deletion] |
VC22500G |
Excavation |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500H |
Double Parking |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500I |
Bus Zone |
$25 [begin deletion] |
VC22500J |
Tube or Tunnel |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500K |
Bridge |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22500L |
Wheelchair Access |
$25 [begin deletion] |
VC22500.1(32.4.A) |
Parking in Fire Lane |
$6 [begin deletion] |
VC22502A |
Over 18 inches from Curb |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22502B |
Wrong Way Parking |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22502E |
One-Way Road/Parking |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22505B |
Signs |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22507.8A |
Disabled Parking |
$75 [begin deletion] |
VC22507.8B |
Disabled Parking |
$75 [begin deletion] |
VC22507.8C |
Disabled Parking |
$75 [begin deletion] |
VC22511.57 |
Lost, Stolen Placard |
$75 [begin deletion] |
VC22514 |
Fire Hydrant |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22515A |
Unattended Motor Vehicle |
$7 [begin deletion] |
VC22515B |
Unsecured Motor Vehicle |
$7 [begin deletion] |
VC22516 |
Locked Vehicle |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22521 |
Railroad Tracks |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22522 |
W/3 ft Wheelchair Ramp |
$25 [begin deletion] |
VC22523A |
Abandoned Vehicle/Highway |
$21 [begin deletion] |
VC22523B |
Abandoned Vehicle/Public or Private Prop |
$21 [begin deletion] |
VC22526A |
Blocking Intersection |
$ [begin deletion] |
VC22526B |
Blocking Intersection While Turning |
$10 [begin deletion] |
VC23333 |
Park/Veh Crossing |
$7 [begin deletion] |
[begin addition] SECTION 308. IN-PERSON CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER TRANSACTION FEE. [end addition]
[begin addition] A fee to reimburse the SFMTA for costs incurred for administrative processing of in-person transactions at the SFMTA Customer Service Center. The administrative fee shall be in addition to any costs, fees or fines associated with the subject transaction. The amount for this fee shall be $3.00. [end addition]
[begin addition] [end addition]
[begin addition] SECTION 309. ON-LINE COMPUTER TRANSACTION FEE [end addition]
[begin addition] A fee to reimburse the SFMTA for costs associated with processing on-line computer transactions made through the SFMTA's website. The administrative fee shall be in addition to any costs, fees or fines associated with the subject transaction. The amount for this fee shall be $2.50. [end addition]
SEC 902. GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS.
The following general provisions apply to all permits issued under this Article.
(a) Application and Renewal. Permit applications must be submitted on a form supplied by the SFMTA. All required application fees must be paid and all permit requirements satisfied before a permit may be issued. The SFMTA may require any information of the applicant which it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article. Permits may be renewed annually in compliance with any renewal procedures established by the SFMTA.
(b) Display of Permit. Permittees must maintain the permit at the site of the permitted activity and available for inspection in accordance with any requirements for permit display as may be established by the SFMTA, and shall make all permits available for inspection upon request by an employee of the Police Department or SFMTA.
(c) Prior Payments Required. No permit shall be issued or renewed until the applicant has paid all permit fees that are due to the SFMTA. No permit shall be issued to any applicant who is responsible for payment of one or more delinquent citations for violation of any provision of this Code or the Vehicle Code until all fines and fees associated with the citation are paid in full.
(d) Permit Fees. Fees for permits issued pursuant to this Code are as follows:
Table 902(d):
Special Traffic Permit (§ 903) |
Base Permit Fee: $136 |
[begin addition] Daily Fee [end addition] : $28 per day for use of the permit $155 late fee if application received later than two full working days in advance-SFMTA also reserves the right to refuse late applications |
[begin addition] Removal/Relocation Fee [end addition] : $50 for the removal or relocation of each sign $75 for removal or relocation of each pole $200 per Parking Space for the temporary relocation of colored curbs zones, including painting $350 per Parking Space for permanent relocation of colored curb zones, including painting. Any labor and materials costs for pavement striping or signal adjustment |
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Temporary Exclusive Use of Parking Meters (§ 904) |
Base Permit Fee: $4.00 per 25 linear feet of construction frontage per day, including weekends and holidays |
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Residential Area Parking Permit (§ 905) |
Base Permit Fee: [begin addition] Legal Residents and Commercial Property Owners/ Lessees [end addition] : $ [begin deletion] $ [begin deletion] [begin addition] Additional Permits [end addition] : 5th Permit: Twice the annual permit fee 6th Permit: Three times annual permit fee Each permit over six permits: Four times annual permit fee |
[begin addition] New Resident / New Resident Vehicle [end addition] : $ [begin deletion] $ [begin deletion] [begin addition] Visitor/Rental Vehicle [end addition] : $ [begin deletion] $ [begin deletion] $ [begin deletion] $ [begin deletion] $ [begin deletion] [begin addition] Health Care Worker /Foreign Consulate Permits [end addition] : $ [begin deletion] $ [begin deletion] [begin addition] Educational Institution Permits [end addition] : $ [begin deletion] Permit Transfer Fee: $ [begin deletion] |
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Contractor Permit (§ 906) |
Base Permit Fee: $ [begin deletion] |
Permit Transfer Fee $ [begin deletion] |
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Vanpool Permit (§ 907) |
Base Permit Fee: $ [begin deletion] |
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Carpool Permit (§908) |
Base Permit Fee: $ [begin deletion] |
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Farmer's Market Parking Permit (§ 801(c)(18)) |
Base Permit Fee: $ [begin deletion] |
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Temporary Street Closures Permits (Division I, Article 9) |
[begin addition] Neighborhood Block Party [end addition] More than 60 days in advance: $150 Fewer than 60 days in advance: $200 Fewer than 30 days in advance: $400 Fewer than 7 days in advance: $450 |
[begin addition] All Other Events [end addition] More than 60 days in advance: $475 Fewer than 60 days in advance: $575 Fewer than 30 days in advance: $675 Fewer than 7 days in advance: $775 |
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(e) Indemnification. The permit application for Special Traffic Permits issued pursuant to Section 903, and permits for the Temporary and Exclusive Use of Parking Meters issued pursuant to Section 904, shall require the applicant to acknowledge that the Permittee, by acceptance of the permit, agrees to indemnify and hold the City and County of San Francisco, its departments, commissions, boards, officers, employees and agents ("Indemnitees") harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action which may be made against the Indemnitees for the recovery of damages for the injury to or death of any person or persons or for the damage to any property resulting directly or indirectly from the activity authorized by the permit regardless of the negligence of the Indemnitees.
(f) Rules and Regulations. Compliance with all applicable rules and regulations and with all permit conditions shall be a material condition for the issuance or renewal of a permit.
(g) Permit Revocation. The Director of Transportation is authorized to revoke the permit of any Permittee found to be in violation of this Article and, upon written notice of revocation, the Permittee shall surrender such permit in accordance with the instructions in the notice of revocation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DENNIS J. HERRERA, City Attorney
By:
JOHN I. KENNEDY
Deputy City Attorney
I certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors at its meeting of February 26, 2010.
Secretary to the Board of Directors
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
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