Traffic Offense
/ˈtræfɪk əˌfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A violation of laws or regulations governing the operation of vehicles on public roads.
He was charged with a traffic offense for running a red light.
Forms
- traffic offense
- traffic offenses
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Commentary
The term typically refers to lesser violations distinct from criminal offenses, often punishable by fines or points on a driver's license rather than imprisonment.
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