Traffic violations are generally divided into two categories: parking violations and moving violations.

Moving violations are the more serious of the two and carry stiffer consequences.

Moving violations are either civil traffic violations or criminal traffic violations. Examples of civil traffic violations are unlawful lane change, or running a red light. Criminal traffic violations include felony or misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI), speeding in a school zone, reckless endangerment, vehicular manslaughter, driving without insurance, and driving on a suspended license.