Whats the difference between an infraction and other traffic violations?
A traffic infraction is a minor traffic offense which results in a fine but not imprisonment. An infraction is a crime of lesser degree than a misdemeanor. Some traffic violations are misdemeanors which carry heavier fines and the possibility of imprisonment for up to one year. The most serious traffic violations are felonies, which usually involve repeat offenses and injury to another person or property. Felonies have even harsher penalties, including stiff fines and possible imprisonment for over one year. Examples of misdemeanors are failing to stop at the scene of an accident, driving without a valid license, driving without insurance, and reckless driving. Examples of felonies are repeat DWI/DUIs, certain hit and run offenses, and vehicular homicide.
