In the juvenile context, how is a traffic offense defined?

• A. A parking violation only
• B. Non-felonious act in violation of state or local ordinance regulating vehicle or pedestrian travel regardless of misdemeanor or infraction designation
• C. A traffic offense that is a felony
• D. A minor speeding ticket

Answer: (B)

In the juvenile system, a traffic offense is any non-felonious act that violates state or local rules regulating vehicle or pedestrian travel, and this holds true regardless of whether the offense is labeled a misdemeanor or an infraction. The crucial idea is that the violation arises from traffic regulations, not from more serious criminal statutes. So offenses like speeding, running a stop sign, or parking violations are included under this definition, while true felonies are treated separately.