traffic court

American  

noun

1. a court that passes on alleged violations of traffic laws.

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traffic court British  

noun

1. law a magistrates' court dealing with traffic offences

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Etymology

Origin of traffic court

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The Staten Island native appeared in traffic court several months later, where he was ordered to pay $114 in fines.

From Los Angeles Times

It took a tip to an outside agency and questions about Kriv's testimony as a private citizen in traffic court to unravel his career.

From Salon

It’s an extra $300 fee if you miss a traffic court date or the deadline for paying traffic ticket fines — already among the most expensive in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Pasos said an important question is whether an offense would be handled by the traffic court like a ticket or by the city attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

When she made it to traffic court, she owed just over $1,800.

From Los Angeles Times