The operator of a vehicle is liable for the civil fines which are imposed pursuant
to this chapter. The registered owner of the vehicle, even if he is not the operator
thereof, is also liable for such civil fines, unless he is able to demonstrate that
the vehicle was used without his permission, express or implied. A registered owner
who pays any civil fine pursuant to this chapter has the right to recover from the
operator of the vehicle the civil fines so paid, and has a cause of action in any
court which has appropriate jurisdiction against the operator of the vehicle for the
amount so paid.
