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No. A traffic warrant is issued for a specific code violation in this case - traffic. Whereas a "bench" warrant means that the warrant was issued on the authority of the judge for whatever reason.

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Q: Is a traffic warrant the same as a bench warrant?
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A bench warrant is a bench warrant whether it is issued by a criminal court judge or a civil court judge.


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