A traffic ticket is a notice issued by a law enforcement official to a motorist or other road user, indicating that the user has violated traffic laws. Traffic tickets generally come in two forms, citing a moving violation, such as exceeding the speed limit, or a non-moving violation, such as a parking violation, with the ticket also being referred to as a parking citation, or parking ticket.
A motor officer writes a traffic ticket for a motorist accused of speeding.
A sign on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Ontario, Canada, warning of a $10,000 fine, a roadside licence suspension, and a roadside vehicle seizure if motorists exceed the speed limit by 50 km/h or more.
A parking ticket machine in Seinäjoki, Finland
A parking ticket issued in Washington, D.C. in 2011.
A moving violation or traffic violation is any violation of the law committed by the driver of a vehicle while it is in motion. The term "moving" distinguishes it from other motor vehicle violations, such as paperwork violations, parking violations, or equipment violations. The United States Department of State makes reference to moving violations in its enforcement guidance.
A car driving past a stop sign without stopping, a common form of moving violation
A van operating as an unlicensed bus crossing a solid yellow line. Such a violation would be considered relatively minor.
A car traveling on opposite lanes, facing opposing traffic. Such a violation would be considered major.
A hatchback carrying an excessive amount of cargo, secured to the vehicle using duct tape
