A complaint is a written allegation by a law enforcement officer claiming a person or business violated a traffic law. Traffic laws apply to cars, trucks, buses, tractors, trailers, motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, boats, bicycles, and pedestrians. 23 VSA 2302-2303.
Traffic violations are civil infractions.
If you fail to return a copy of the complaint with your plea within 20 days, the court will assess the waiver fine and DMV will place applicable points on your driving record. You have a choice. 23 VSA 2304. The police officer that issued the complaint is the prosecutor. You and the police officer may communicate about the case at any time.