Which court handles traffic offenses within a municipality?

• A. District Court
• B. Municipal Court
• C. Justice of the Peace Court
• D. Constitutional County Court

Answer: (B)

Municipal courts handle traffic offenses within a municipality because they are set up to enforce city ordinances and manage traffic violations that occur inside city limits. This makes them the appropriate venue for enforcing local traffic rules, such as speeding or running a stop sign within the city boundary. District courts deal with more serious crimes and larger civil matters at the county or state level, not limited to a city. Justice of the Peace Courts handle many minor offenses and civil matters outside municipalities or in precincts, while Constitutional County Courts have broader county-wide duties that aren’t focused on local traffic cases.