Traffic Law Violators

Individuals who have committed offenses that constitute violations of state motor vehicle codes. Traffic offenses include parking violations, faulty equipment citations, driving without a valid license or insurance, seat belt violations, distracted driving (e.g., cell phone use/texting while driving), speeding, running a red light or stop sign, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to secure young passengers in a child safety seat, failure to stop for pedestrians, tailgating and reckless driving. People accused of the more-serious traffic violations are entitled to all constitutional protections provided to criminal defendants, including the right to a court-appointed attorney and a jury trial.