(a) It is unlawful for any person to offer, use or attempt to offer or use any means, manner, type of paper, document, card, digital image, or any other proof of motor vehicle insurance required by State and local law to a law enforcement officer, judge, prosecutor, or employee of the Court Clerk’s office with the intent to mislead that official regarding the status of any motor vehicle liability insurance policy in the course of an official investigation, or for the purposes of dismissing the charge under Model Traffic Code, Section 1409, where such means, manner, type or kind of proof of insurance offered or used, or that is attempted to be offered or used, is known or should be known by the person to be false, fraudulent, or incorrect in any material manner or way, or which is known or should be known by the person to be altered, forged, defaced, or changed in any material respect, unless such changes are required or authorized by law.

(b) This section is designated a noncriminal violation, subject to the penalties set forth at Section 1-72(a) of this Code upon conviction. (Ord. 1153 §1, 2013)