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"Speeding in Indiana referred to as an Infraction. This is a civil offense, compared to something like public intoxication which is a misdemeanor. Essentially, being cited with an infraction means that you have to pay a civil fine. There is no immediate worry of jail time." Quote by Jeffery Michael Haupt, Criminal Defense Attorney, South Bend, IN. Found on Avvo site, 2012.

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