Rule 1. Scope

These rules shall apply in all proceedings involving the adjudication of violations deemed to be civil violations or civil infractions under the City Code, including civil parking infractions and civil traffic violations, as defined in Rule 2(a), Rules of Procedure in Civil Traffic and Civil Boating Violation Cases, and shall serve as a supplement thereto pursuant to Rule 5 thereof. The rules set forth herein shall in no way serve to restrict or limit the lawful authority or discretion of the magistrates, special magistrates, or limited special magistrates.