moving violation

noun

: the act of breaking a law while driving

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The officer observed a moving violation near a high school during morning drop-off, according to the report. — City News Service, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026 The same violation in a car or a truck, meanwhile, remained a moving violation — a civil summons — that did not require a court appearance. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 Driving with any open alcoholic beverage is considered a moving violation, according to state law. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025 Quintana-Lujan pleaded guilty in August to charges that included causing death or injury by a moving violation. — Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moving violation

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moving violation

noun
: a violation (as speeding or drunk driving) of motor vehicle or traffic laws that is made while the vehicle is moving
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