A violation of a local ordinance is usually cited as an infraction
A local ordinance is usually legislated by a city, township, or county. Most ordinance violations are infractions and are minor violations that are punishable by a fine. In some jurisdictions, violations such as minor traffic violations and parking tickets are treated as an infraction.
Background Check
In some jurisdictions, violations of ordinances still show up in background checks which may affect your employment record, especially if your employment requires the regular use of a motor vehicle.
Examples Of Infractions:
- noise violations
- littering
- drinking in public
- jaywalking
- failing to leash one’s pet
- expired plates
- failing to use your turn signal
