A police citation is a directive given by a person of the law or another person legally authorized through a statute, that demands that the person who receives the paper should come to court and respond to the misdemeanor or charges given for their actions. A citation is essentially a form of a traffic ticket, a document proving an individual has been notified they committed a serious motor vehicle violation by someone of official legal standing. A citation is a directive, issued by a law enforcement officer or other person authorized by statute, that a person appear in court and answer a misdemeanor or infraction charge or charges. A citation is another word for a ticket, and both terms refer to a document issued by local or state law enforcement explaining that you are accused of committing a traffic offense, like speeding. A citation can result in fines, points on your driver’s license, and potentially even jail time, depending on the severity of the violation.