A. The rules of procedure in civil traffic violation cases shall apply to determinations of whether or not a person is responsible for an offense under this title, unless otherwise expressly provided.

B. An action or proceeding brought before the municipal court alleging a violation of this title may be commenced by the issuance of a notification of violation; which may be served in person, attached to the vehicle, or by regular mail as provided in A.R.S. § 28-1591; or by the use of an Arizona traffic ticket and complaint. If the proceeding is commenced by notification of violation, the notification may be signed by any police officer or any other duly authorized agent of the city police department. [Code 2004 § 12-12.]