difference between a citation and a ticket
â¢ In general, there is no difference between a citation or a ticket as both are issued for the same acts of violations of traffic rules and have similar implications for the violators. â¢ A citation is for a specific violation of a traffic rule while a ticket can have several violations listed in it. â¢ A citation makes it mandatory for the recipient to appear in the designated law court whereas ticket can be paid and does not require appearance in person in a court of law.