As used in this division, the term "appearance ticket" means a complaint or written notice, issued and subscribed by a law enforcement officer, directing a designated person to appear in a designated district court at a designated time in connection with the alleged violation. The appearance ticket shall consist of the following parts:

A judge may accept an admission of the allegations of an appearance ticket by the defendant, and the judge shall direct the sanction imposed by this division. If the defendant denies the allegations of the appearance ticket, the judge shall set a date for trial. If a person fails to appear on the date specified on the appearance ticket, the judge shall then issue a bench warrant. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 20.049)

This division shall not apply to situations involving a person less than 21 years of age knowingly transporting or possessing alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 20.043) [1] Footnotes: ---