moving violation

American  

noun

1. any of various traffic violations committed while a vehicle is in motion, as speeding, driving through a red light, or going the wrong direction on a one-way street.

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Example Sentences

For regular drivers, a violation would be considered a noncriminal traffic infraction and would count as a moving violation.

From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2023

"It’s like if you get a moving violation and don't show up for your court hearing, and they issue a judgment against you for non-appearance and non-cooperation."

From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2021

Previously in Washington, a driver who received a speeding ticket or another kind of moving violation, could pay the fine or request a hearing.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2021

In 2011, the District Department of Motor Vehicles gave scofflaws a chance to clear their delinquent parking, photo-enforcement and moving violation tickets by allowing them to pay without penalty.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2020

In other cases, people aren’t even aware that they’ve been charged with a moving violation or other infraction.

From Encyclopedia.com • Sep. 19, 2018