Can you ignore a citation?

It’s important not to ignore a citation. If you do not turn up at the correct time and place, the court can issue a warrant for your arrest.

Is signing a citation is an admission of guilt?

Despite what you may have heard, signing a traffic citation is not an admission of guilt. Rather, when you sign a ticket, it simply means that you are aware you received the ticket.

What is a Citation Court?

A legal citation is a “reference to a legal precedent or authority, such as a case, statute, or treatise, that either substantiates or contradicts a given position.” Where cases are published on paper, the citation usually contains the following information: Court that issued the decision. Report title. Volume number.

Is a citation a ticket?

But in general, the two terms are used interchangeably and generally mean the same thing. Most jurisdictions don’t have two separate categories for citations and tickets, so essentially, a citation is a type of ticket. The document that an officer provides after a traffic law violation is a citation.

What happens if you get a citation?

The citation will tell you what court to appear at, the date of the initial hearing (Pleading Diet), the time of the hearing and details of the charge. It will often include a brief summary of the alleged incident as described by the Police.

Can I ignore a speeding ticket?

The temptation to ignore speeding tickets is great. If you don’t respond to a traffic ticket, you should assume that in time your “oversight” will be noticed, especially if you accumulate several unpaid tickets. In such a case, you will be issued a warrant for “Failure To Appear — Traffic,” also known as an FTA.

Is a citation a charge?

– A citation is a directive, issued by a law enforcement officer or other person authorized by statute, that a person appear in court and answer a misdemeanor or infraction charge or charges.