471. The notice of an offence must describe the offence, specify the minimum fine and the amount of the costs and notify the offender that he may pay the amount required within 30 days at the place specified.
The costs are $5.
If the offender pays the amount required within the prescribed time and at the place specified, he is deemed to have pleaded guilty. The payment may not, however, be considered a confession of civil liability.
If the offender fails to make the payment, a notice of the offence is deposited before a justice of the peace who, if of the opinion that it is necessary to do so, shall issue a summons.