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traffic court
A court of law restricted to cases concerning violations of traffic laws and regulations.
A traffic court is a court of law whose jurisdiction is limited to cases involving violations of traffic laws, such as speeding and failure to obey signs and signals.
The cases concern conduct such as speeding or failure to obey traffic controls. The subject matter establishes the court's specialized jurisdiction.
A police facility that detects violations or issues citations has a different function. The traffic court is the place where the resulting legal cases are heard.
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