The breaking of a minor law; usually traffic laws in which no imprisonment may be imposed.
An act which is prohibited by law but which is not legally defined as a crime.
a crime less serious than a felony
a civil offense and is not a criminal matter
a crime that is typically punishable by a fine without any imprisonment
an offense for which the only penalty is a fine
a non-criminal violation of law (for example, failing to wear a seat belt when the law requires)
a noncriminal violation of law not punishable by imprisonment
a not a crime but a civil public offense
a public offense for which an offender can be fined but not sentenced to jail or prison
a public offense other than a felony or misdemeanor
a violation of a policy, rule or regulation approved by the Board of School Commissioners or a violation of any criminal statute
Violation of local ordinance or state statute usually resulting in a fine or limited period of incarceration. Term usually used in traffic offenses.
Infringement (of Copyright)
an offense punishable by a fine or other penalty, but not by incarceration.
A minor violation of a law, contract, or right that is not a misdemeanor nor a felony and which cannot be punished by imprisonment.
A traffic infraction is sometimes called a "traffic ticket." Black's Law Dictionary states that an infraction is a breach, violation, or infringement of a law, a contract, a right or duty.
an essentially minor violation of law where the penalty upon conviction only consists of monetary forfeiture. A violation of law which could include imprisonment is a crime. It is distinguished from a misdemeanor or a felony in that the penalty for an infraction cannot include any imprisonment.
minor violations of the law that do not rise to the level of misdemeanor. Driving offense make up the bulk of charges designated as infractions.
A violation of public order which is handled procedurally as if it were a crime but which is not a criminal offense. For example, exceeding the posted speed limit is a traffic infraction, while driving recklessly is a criminal offense.
Generally, a violation of any provision of the VTL or other laws regulating traffic, other than a misdemeanor or felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than 15 days.
a minor legal violation that is not punishable by jail time. For instance, in many jurisdictions, parking tickets are infractions, as are minor traffic violations. Typically, these violations are resolved by payment of a fine.
A violation of law not punishable by imprisonment. Minor traffic offenses generally are considered infractions.
Violation of law usually not punishable by imprisonment, e.g., minor traffic offenses.
Violation of statute not involving the possibility of jail as punishment - fine only. Does not permit jury either.
A violation of a rule or law that is not punishable by incarceration.
A minor offense which is typically punished by a fine, rather than a jail term.
Any violation of a rule set by the University, Interfraternity Council as governed by the National Panhellenic Conference.
A minor violation of law not punishable by imprisonment. Infractions include minor traffic offenses and littering.
A minor violation of the law that is punishable only by a fine--for example, a traffic or parking ticket. Not all vehicle-related violations are infractions, however--refusing to identify oneself when involved in an accident is a misdemeanor in some states.
an offense punishable by a fine or other penalty other than incarceration.
Infraction as a general term means a violation of a rule or local ordinance or regulation, promise or obligation.