What are possible penalties associated with traffic citations?

The penalties associated with traffic citations often include fines and points added to the driver's license as they serve as a punitive measure for violations. Fines are imposed as a financial penalty for specific infractions, incentivizing drivers to adhere to traffic laws to avoid additional costs. Points on the driver’s license can vary based on the severity of the violation, and accumulating too many points can lead to more severe consequences, such as increased insurance premiums or even license suspension.

In contrast, while options like suspension of civil rights or mandatory alcohol rehabilitation might apply in specific legal scenarios involving more serious offenses, they are not standard penalties for traffic citations. Similarly, community service hours may be applicable in certain cases but are not a typical consequence for most traffic violations. Thus, fines and points are the most common, well-understood, and standardized consequences that directly stem from traffic citations.