what is a citation ticket

A citation ticket, also known as 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. It can come in the form of a moving violation, such as exceeding the speed limit, or a non-moving violation, such as a parking violation. The terms "citation" and "ticket" are used interchangeably to refer to this document, and there is no difference between the two terms. When issued a citation, individuals typically have the option to pay the fine, contest the citation, or take a driver improvement course, depending on the jurisdiction. The citation document includes information such as the citation number, description of the violation, specific time and place where the violation occurred, the drivers license and license plate numbers, court appearance date, and instructions on how to pay the fine and the deadline.