Traffic Citation
/ˈtræfɪk sɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A written notification issued by a law enforcement officer to a person accused of violating a traffic law, requiring a court appearance or payment of a fine.
He received a traffic citation for running a red light.
Forms
- traffic citation
- traffic citations
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Commentary
Traffic citations serve as formal charges for minor traffic violations and often initiate judicial or administrative procedures.
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