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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 Vermont, traffic courts are not separate entities but are instead a function of the Vermont Judicial Bureau, which is a division of the Vermont Superior Court. This bureau handles civil violations, including traffic and municipal ordinance violations. The Judicial Bureau is responsible for processing tickets and citations related to traffic offenses such as speeding, parking violations, driver's license issues, liability insurance requirements, and equipment violations like malfunctioning lights. These offenses are typically considered civil infractions or misdemeanors, rather than felonies. When individuals receive a traffic ticket in Vermont, they have the option to admit, deny, or no contest to the charges. If a person wishes to contest a ticket, a hearing before a judicial officer will be scheduled. The process is designed to be relatively quick and efficient, focusing on resolving lower-level offenses outside of the traditional criminal court system.

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