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Traffic courts (also known as municipal courts) are generally courts that are dedicated to prosecuting and resolving tickets or citations for traffic, parking, driver’s license, liability insurance, defective equipment (headlights, brake lights, turning lights, etc.), and license plate violations. These are usually lower level misdemeanor offenses (as opposed to felony offenses).

In Montana, traffic courts, often referred to as municipal courts when located in municipalities, handle a variety of non-felony traffic-related offenses. These courts deal with infractions such as speeding, parking violations, driving without a valid license, failure to carry liability insurance, and equipment violations like malfunctioning lights. The offenses typically heard in these courts are misdemeanors or citations, which are less serious than felonies. Penalties for these violations can include fines, points on a driver's license, and sometimes driver's education courses or community service. More serious offenses, such as repeat DUIs or vehicular assault, may be elevated to higher courts. It's important to note that while municipal courts handle these matters within city limits, Justice Courts handle traffic and other misdemeanor offenses outside of incorporated cities and towns in Montana.

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