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Is a DUI a traffic violation?

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A traffic violation is a violation of local and state motor vehicle laws. Minor traffic violations include things like parking tickets, speeding and broken taillights. DUI means driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or prescription medication. It is a serious traffic violation and a criminal offense. read more

In said states, DUI or DWI is considered only as traffic violation. This entails that the penalty imposable by law does not include imprisonment. But, in most jurisdictions, DUI or DWI was already criminalized or treated as criminal offense. read more

In Illinois, for instance, a DUI is both a traffic violation AND a criminal violation. A basic, run-of-the-mill first DUI (no traffic crashes or injuries, no fleeing and eluding considerations, etc.) is a Class A misdemeanor. read more

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