{"id":355945,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/what-kind-of-information-is-included-on-a-traffic-ticket.html"},"modified":"2024-12-02T21:27:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T02:27:00","slug":"what-kind-of-information-is-included-on-a-traffic-ticket","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/what-kind-of-information-is-included-on-a-traffic-ticket.html","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Your Traffic Ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Understanding Your Traffic Ticket<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Getting stopped by police and ticketed is overwhelming on its own. Trying to decode the information on the ticket itself can make the situation even more intimidating.<\/p>\r\n

It is essential to read and interpret the details on your citation<\/a> to understand the charge and the next steps. Whether you pay the fine, contest the ticket on your own, or get help from an attorney, you want to be as informed as possible.<\/p>\r\n

You can be cited for a moving violation<\/a> (like a speeding ticket) or a non-moving violation (like a parking ticket or expired vehicle registration). Regardless of the violation, this article will help you break down the specifics of your ticket.<\/p>\r\n

See FindLaw’s Traffic Tickets<\/a> subsection for additional articles and resources, including types of traffic tickets, state traffic laws, and how to fight a ticket.<\/p>\r\n

Identify and Research the Violation<\/h2>\r\n

One of the most critical pieces of information on your ticket is the traffic law<\/a> or regulation you allegedly violated. Common violations include:<\/p>\r\n