Traffic Citations
Directly under the title OREGON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION AND COMPLAINT (ticket) is a series of boxes. The officer will have marked either Criminal or Infraction.
Traffic Crime
A traffic crime is a misdemeanor offense where you could serve time in jail.
Examples of offenses include:
- Hit and Run
- Driving Under the Influence
- Reckless Driving
The arraignment date written on the bottom of the citation is a mandatory appearance.
Traffic Violations
A traffic violation is an offense where the penalty is a fine.
Examples of these offenses include:
- Speeding
- Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device
- Driving Uninsured
You are not required to appear in court for a violation, but you must address the issue with the court in person or in writing no later than the court date on your citation.