(a) Unless otherwise provided in this Code, the punishment for violation of any provisions of this chapter, or of any regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, shall be by fine not exceeding $20 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.
(b) The provisions of this chapter and its regulations relative to traffic shall be applicable to every driver of a motor vehicle in all parking areas open to the public, which parking areas shall be considered for the purposes of this chapter to be public highways.