What are the effects of traffic violations?
A traffic “ticket” or summons is issued for violations of state or local traffic regulations. Many traffic violations involve only fines. However, serious traffic violations, such as drunk driving or driving while your license was suspended may involve potential jail time and large fines. These cases are initiated by an arrest warrant. In serious traffic cases, the court may suspend your privilege to drive in Virginia, confiscate your license, as well as fine you and/or sentence you to jail.
