What is the primary source for the requirement that a citation may be completed via a duplicate form or electronic device?

• A. Duplicate form or on an electronic device capable of creating a copy of the signed notice, such as an electronic ticket writer
• B. A notarized signature on any form
• C. An oral agreement confirmed by the officer
• D. A standard handwritten signature only on paper without duplication capability

Answer: (A)

The method for issuing a citation is governed by the agency’s citation issuance policy, which allows completing a citation on a duplicate paper form or with an electronic device that can produce a copy of the signed notice. This ensures a verifiable record exists for both the officer and the person cited, and it can be filed with the appropriate agency or court. That’s why the option describing a duplicate form or an electronic device capable of creating a copy—such as an electronic ticket writer—best fits the rule. Notarized signatures aren’t required for this process, oral agreements aren’t how citations are issued, and relying on a handwritten signature on paper without duplication capability wouldn’t provide the necessary duplicate record for records and review.