traffic offense

traffic offense
A violation of a statute or ordinance in reference to the manner of operation of vehicles upon street or highway. 7 Am J2d Auto §§ 168 et seq. A public offense. Smith v Hubbard, 253 Minn 215, 91 NW2d 756.

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