Moving traffic information from citation to driver record
Accurate and complete traffic case information is essential to public safety, effective court operations, and compliance with commercial driver licensing requirements. For Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) holders, a single citation may have consequences that extend beyond the courtroom, making it critical that information is accurately captured, processed, and reported from the initial traffic stop through the driver record.
Join this Driving Justice Collective webinar to explore how the Midwest Center for Traffic Safety (MCTS), the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association (ITEA), and court stakeholders work together to strengthen the flow of information from citation to driver record. The session will examine how practitioner-led officer education, standardized citation practices, and court case management processes contribute to accurate CDL case identification, adjudication, and reporting. Explore how accurate information moves from the roadside stop to the driver record, and why collaboration among law enforcement, courts, clerks, and driver licensing agencies is essential to maintaining data integrity throughout the process.
Through real-world examples and operational strategies, attendees will learn how officer training supports court operations, how courts can enhance CDL case visibility and reporting accuracy, and how justice partners can work together to ensure that an accurate citation becomes an accurate driver record.
Moderator:
- Rachel L. Buck, senior court management consultant, NCSC
Presenter:
- Marc Fisher, executive director, Midwest Center for Traffic Safety
For more information, email Miguel Trujillo.
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