What are the two offenses that require a peace officer to issue a citation if the person signs it?

• A. Speeding and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle
• B. No driver's license and failure to maintain financial responsibility
• C. Jaywalking and failure to yield the right of way
• D. Driving without insurance and reckless driving

Answer: (A)

On-scene enforcement often allows a peace officer to issue a citation instead of taking someone to jail when the violation is a non-violent, on-the-spot offense and the person can promise to appear in court. Signing the citation serves as that promise, letting the matter be resolved through the court system rather than immediate custody.

Speeding fits this approach because it’s a common traffic violation that doesn’t usually require arrest if the driver signs to appear in court. Possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle is also typically handled with a citation, since it’s a non-violent offense that can be addressed through a ticket and a court date rather than detention.

Other items listed often involve safety concerns or conditions that may require immediate action or longer processing (for example, driving without a license or without insurance can lead to enforcement actions beyond a simple ticket, and more serious offenses like reckless driving carry higher risk). Jaywalking is a minor offense that can be cited in some places, but the combination most consistently handled with a sign-and-appear ticket is speeding plus open-container in a vehicle.