Citation Violation Date

Source of Definition: MVAs

Source of Data: DMV, Traffic Enforcement

The date of the offense, which received a citation.

Usage Note: A citation can be issued on a date after an offense, because investigations take time to review evidence, witness statements, and complex details (like serious injuries or multiple vehicles), allowing officers to file charges later, sometimes days or weeks after the event.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

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violationDate type: string-date