Parking in a fire lane may become more expensive.
City commissioners on Tuesday will give final consideration to a new schedule of fines imposed for blocking a fire lane. The proposed fines, given preliminary approval two weeks ago, range from $25 to more than $100.
Violators now face a fine of $25 if they pay the ticket anytime before going to court. If found guilty in court, a violator faces no minimum fine, although the maximum could be $500.
The new law would set the fine at $25 if a ticket is paid before a formal notice to appear in court is sent. The fine is $35 if paid after the notice is mailed but before the first hearing date. The fine would then be $50 until the trial date. If convicted after a trial, the violator would face a fine of at least $100.