If a clerk suspects an error on a traffic citation, the clerk may fix the error themselves.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. The clerk should notify the defendant first
• D. The clerk should rewrite the ticket

Answer: (B)

A clerk cannot amend a traffic citation on their own. Official documents like citations are formal records, and any corrections must be made through the proper authority—typically the issuing officer or a supervisor—who can approve a corrected citation, reissue the ticket, or arrange the appropriate court action. This preserves the integrity and traceability of the document. Fixing the error directly would bypass established procedures and could affect details such as penalties, dates, or case status. While escalating the issue to the responsible official is the right move, the action is not to rewrite or modify the ticket by the clerk themselves.