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Citation vs. Ticket

The rules and regulations are implemented in the country to make sure the smooth happening of different activities of life. Traffic rules are also set with similar aim to make comfort for the people traveling on the roads, highways, and streets. Different plans are organized by the state to make sure comfort traveling of people. And to ensure safe and comfort in traveling, every of the individual has to follow specific rules. There are rules for everybody on the road, either he/she is pedestrian, biker, or uses other vehicles for traveling purpose. Those who violate the traffic rules are handled according to the law. Although, it depends upon the nature of offense or violation committed by the person; if any big offense is committed the individual is handed over the citation, following which he/she has to present before the court of law. On the other hand, the ticket is handed over to the violator, and in reverse, he has to pay money as the penalty for that violation. The amount to be paid in ticket varies with the difference in the nature of the violation.

Key Differences

The citation is handed over to the regular offender or the one who commits a big traffic violation. On the other hand, the ticket is handed over in exchange of the minor violation.
The citation is a kind of legal notice to the traffic rule offender following which he/she needs to appear in the court of law. Contrary to this, the ticket is a document that tells about the fine or penalty to be paid by the offender before the due date.
After the citation, the offender needs to appear in the court of law, whereas those who are handed tickets doesn’t need to appear before the court.

Comparison Chart

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The citation is a kind of legal notice to the traffic rule offender following which he/she needs to appear in the court of law.
The ticket is a document that tells about the fine or penalty to be paid by the offender before the due date.

Nature of Violation

The citation is handed over to the regular offender or the one who commits a big traffic violation.
The ticket is handed over in exchange of the minor violation.

Appearance

After the citation, the offender needs to appear in the court of law.
Those who are handed tickets doesn’t need to appear before the court.
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Citation and Ticket Definitions

Citation

The act of citing.

Ticket

A paper slip or card indicating that its holder has paid for or is entitled to a specified service, right, or consideration
A theater ticket.
An airline ticket.

Citation

A quotation of or explicit reference to a source for substantiation, as in a scholarly paper.

Ticket

An e-ticket.

Citation

(Law) A reference to a previous court decision or other authority for a point of law, usually by case title and other information.

Ticket

A certifying document, especially a captain's or pilot's license.
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Citation

An official commendation for meritorious action, especially in military service
A citation for bravery.

Ticket

An identifying or descriptive tag attached to merchandise; a label.

Citation

A formal statement of the accomplishments of one being honored with an academic degree.

Ticket

A list of candidates proposed or endorsed by a political party; a slate.

Citation

An official summons, especially one calling for appearance in court.

Ticket

A legal notice to a person charged with a violation of law, especially a minor violation.
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Citation

An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.

Ticket

The proper or desirable thing
A change of scene would be just the ticket for us.

Citation

The paper containing such summons or notice.

Ticket

(Informal) A means to an end
"He went to Washington ... to become press secretary ... it was his ticket out of the Delta" (Nicholas Lamann).

Citation

The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.

Ticket

To provide with a ticket for passage or admission
Ticket all passengers through to Amsterdam.

Citation

An entry in a list of sources from which information was taken, typically following a prescribed bibliographical style; a reference.

Ticket

To attach a ticket to; tag
Items that are ticketed in a pawnshop window.

Citation

The passage or words quoted; a quotation.

Ticket

To designate for a specified use or end; destine
Funds that have been ticketed for research.

Citation

(lexicography) A quotation with attached bibliographical details demonstrating the use of a particular lexical item in a dictionary, especially a dictionary on historical principles.

Ticket

To serve (a person) with a notice of legal violation
Ticket a speeding motorist.

Citation

Enumeration; mention.
It's a simple citation of facts.

Ticket

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.

Citation

A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.

Ticket

A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation

Citation

A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.

Ticket

A citation for a traffic violation.

Citation

An official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice.

Ticket

A permit to operate a machine on a construction site.

Citation

The act of citing a passage from a book, or from another person, in his own words; also, the passage or words quoted; quotation.
This horse load of citations and fathers.

Ticket

A service request, used to track complaints or requests that an issue be handled. (Generally technical support related).

Citation

Enumeration; mention; as, a citation of facts.

Ticket

(informal) A list of candidates for an election, or a particular theme to a candidate's manifesto.
Joe has joined the party's ticket for the county elections.
Joe will be running on an anti-crime ticket.

Citation

A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.

Ticket

A solution to a problem; something that is needed.
That's the ticket.
I saw my first bike as my ticket to freedom.

Citation

An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

Ticket

(dated) A little note or notice.

Citation

(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)

Ticket

(dated) A tradesman's bill or account (hence the phrase on ticket and eventually on tick).

Citation

A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage;
The student's essay failed to list several important citations
The acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
The article includes mention of similar clinical cases

Ticket

A label affixed to goods to show their price or description.

Citation

A passage or expression that is quoted or cited

Ticket

A certificate or token of a share in a lottery or other scheme for distributing money, goods, etc.

Citation

A summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding

Ticket

(dated) A visiting card.

Citation

Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948

Ticket

A warrant.

Ticket

A certificate of qualification as a ship's master, pilot, or other crew member.

Ticket

To issue someone a ticket, as for travel or for a violation of a local or traffic law.

Ticket

To mark with a ticket.
To ticket goods in a retail store

Ticket

A small piece of paper, cardboard, or the like, serving as a notice, certificate, or distinguishing token of something.

Ticket

A little note or notice.
He constantly read his lectures twice a week for above forty years, giving notice of the time to his auditors in a ticket on the school doors.

Ticket

A tradesman's bill or account.
Your courtier is mad to take up silks and velvetsOn ticket for his mistress.

Ticket

A certificate or token of right of admission to a place of assembly, or of passage in a public conveyance; as, a theater ticket; a railroad or steamboat ticket.

Ticket

A label to show the character or price of goods.

Ticket

A certificate or token of a share in a lottery or other scheme for distributing money, goods, or the like.

Ticket

A printed list of candidates to be voted for at an election; a set of nominations by one party for election; a ballot.
The old ticket forever! We have it by thirty-four votes.

Ticket

To distinguish by a ticket; to put a ticket on; as, to ticket goods.

Ticket

To furnish with a tickets; to book; as, to ticket passengers to California.

Ticket

A commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

Ticket

A summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)

Ticket

A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

Ticket

The appropriate or desirable thing;
This car could be just the ticket for a small family

Ticket

Issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty;
I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
Move your car or else you will be ticketed!

Ticket

Provide with a ticket for passage or admission;
Ticketed passengers can board now

What is Citation?

The citation is the formal notice issued by the traffic warden or other officials; in reverse, the offender has to appear in the court of law. Usually, the citation is issued to those violators, who repeatedly violate the traffic rules or they have committed any big offense that is considered severe regarding the traffic rules implemented across the area. As the offender is presented before the court of law; he/she has a chance to prove himself/herself innocent. Those failing to prove so can be landed in jail for the short term, or they have to pay heavy fines. In some situation, the official written document is also taken from the individual that such violation will never be done again. In case, if the offender doesn’t visit the court of law on the designated date, the serious action can be taken against him. Those who are handed citation try to deal the matter as early as possible as it can also lead to the invalidation of their driving licenses or in some cases the citation can even affect the insurance premium.

What is Ticket?

The ticket is also an official document that is handed over to the traffic rule violator; it is a kind of penalty to the violator as he/she has to pay the money (mentioned on the ticket). The offender handed over ticket doesn’t need to appear in the court of law, what all he/she have to do is pay the ticket before the mentioned date. Usually, the tickets are handed to those who did minor traffic rules violence as the wrong parking or over speeding. The ticket is a kind of penalty, which directly depends on the nature of the offense committed. It is also seen that those who are not regular traffic rule offender are handed the tickets. On the other hand, the regular offender is handed the citation, and he/she has to present himself/ herself before the court of law.

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