§ 31-709. Enforcement of article.

(a)

This article shall be enforced by authorized personnel of the Department, the police forces of the various municipalities in Miami-Dade County and by the Miami-Dade Police Department, and other law enforcement officers as permitted by State law or this Code. When specifically authorized by the Director, this article may be enforced by personnel of the Seaport and Aviation Department against violations occurring within their respective boundaries. The Department shall prepare and distribute to all authorized enforcement personnel an enforcement manual outlining procedures for the detection, reporting and issuance of citations or deficiency reports for violations of this article.

(b)

The Department may employ a deficiency or warning system through which transportation network entities are given written notice of minor violations and a specified period of time to correct same. Unless otherwise provided in this article, all other violations shall be processed under chapter 8CC of the Code.

(c)

Deficiency reports and citations shall be issued to the party responsible for the violation as set forth in this article. Any person issued a deficiency report or a citation shall sign and accept it.

(d)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, the Director may secure enforcement of the provisions of this article by any legal action necessary, such as application to any court for injunctive relief or other appropriate relief.

(Ord. No. 16-42, § 3, 5-3-16)