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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 New York State, traffic courts, often referred to as the Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) in New York City and traffic or municipal courts in other parts of the state, handle cases related to traffic infractions. These courts deal with offenses such as speeding, running a red light, parking violations, driving without a valid license, driving without insurance, equipment violations, and other similar misdemeanor traffic offenses. Traffic courts do not handle felony cases, which are reserved for higher courts. The TVB operates under the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and is unique in that it does not allow plea bargains; all cases go to a hearing before an administrative law judge. Outside of New York City, traffic courts allow for plea negotiations, and local prosecutors or town attorneys handle the cases. Penalties from these courts can include fines, points on a driver's license, and sometimes driver's license suspension or revocation for more serious offenses or repeat violations.

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