14-147b improper marker carries which penalty?

• A. Infraction
• B. Summons
• C. $117
• D. Misdemeanor

Answer: (D)

When a violation is labeled a misdemeanor, it is treated as a criminal offense with the possibility of jail time plus a fine, rather than a simple civil violation. An improper marker is described in a way that places it in the criminal category, meaning enforcement goes through the court system and carries more serious consequences than just paying a fine. That’s why it’s considered a misdemeanor.

Infraction is a non-criminal, civil violation usually punished only by a fine and no jail time. A summons is simply a notice to appear in court, not the penalty itself. A fixed amount like $117 reflects a fine for an infraction in many places, not the broader criminal penalties tied to a misdemeanor. The code section naming (14-147b) indicates a formal offense with criminal penalties, aligning with a misdemeanor.