All states have traffic laws that require motor vehicles on public highways, streets, roads, and driveways to have certain mechanical equipment installed and functioning properly. For example, a motor vehicle is required to have working headlights, taillights, rearview mirrors, and turn signals/blinkers.

A broken or missing piece of equipment on a vehicle (a mechanical violation) is a common reason for a police officer to stop a vehicle and issue a ticket or citation—and a reason for the officer to inquire and investigate whether the driver has consumed any alcohol before operating the vehicle.

In some states tickets or citations for mechanical violations are known as fix-it tickets and the ticket or citation will indicate that it is a correctable violation of traffic laws. If you fix the mechanical problem within the required period and get the signature of an authorized person (a local police officer) the court may dismiss the ticket.

But if you fail to fix the mechanical problem within the required period you must pay the fine for the violation and you may be issued another ticket that will be part of your driving record.

In Pennsylvania, traffic laws mandate that motor vehicles operating on public highways, streets, roads, and driveways must have certain mechanical equipment in working order. This includes headlights, taillights, rearview mirrors, and turn signals. If a vehicle is found to have a mechanical violation, such as a broken or missing piece of equipment, it can be grounds for a police officer to stop the vehicle and potentially issue a ticket or citation. In Pennsylvania, such violations can be considered 'correctable' or 'fix-it' violations, which means that the driver may have the opportunity to repair the defect within a specified time frame to avoid fines. To have the ticket dismissed, the repair must be verified by an authorized person, such as a local police officer, and proof of the correction must be presented to the court. Failure to correct the issue within the required period can result in fines and the violation may become part of the driver's record.