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traffic court
noun
: a minor court for disposition of petty prosecutions for violations of statutes, ordinances, and local regulations governing the use of highways and motor vehicles
Examples of traffic court in a Sentence
She has to be in traffic court this morning.
Recent Examples on the Web
As candidates and lawyers came and went, the atmosphere felt relatively informal — like a mix of speed dating, traffic court and a law school reunion.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Segura, who was sworn in Wednesday, had been serving as a commissioner in North County traffic court when she was appointed to a judge’s seat.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
In Porter’s case, her ticket was dismissed when the sheriff’s deputy failed to attend the traffic court hearing.
—USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024
The race to replace Vic Fleming, who is retiring this year as Little Rock's traffic court judge, is a contest between Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herb Wright and Little Rock attorney Robert Tellez.
—John Lynch, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
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“Traffic court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traffic%20court. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Legal Definition
traffic court
noun
: a local court having limited jurisdiction over violation of statutes, ordinances, and regulations governing the use of roads and motor vehicles
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