SECTION 614

(1) a) Any vexatious or intimidating measures against any person who has committed a simple offence and who is not willing to pay the fixed fine shall be liable to the penalties provided for under section 140 of the Penal Code. b) The following, in particular, shall constitute vexatious or intimidating measures; illegal seizure of property belonging to the offender; the impounding of a vehicle for refusal to immediately pay for the simple offence or the refusal to report at the office of the person authorized to prefer a charge. c) Where the charge is preferred in the absence of the offender, a copy there shall be sent to him, and he shall be invited to pay the fixed fines due in the office of the person authorized to prefer the said charge.