ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Traffic violations reciprocity

OK kiddo, let's talk about traffic violations reciprocity! This is when different states agree to share information about traffic violations or tickets that drivers get in their states.

So, imagine you're visiting your grandma in another state and you accidentally run a red light. The police officer gives you a ticket and you pay it before going back home.

But what happens if you don't pay it? Well, the state where you got the ticket can tell your home state what happened and ask them to help collect the money. This is called reciprocal enforcement.

It's important for different states to have this kind of agreement because it keeps the roads safe and ensures everyone follows the same rules. And if you're a careful driver, then you won't have to worry about getting a ticket in the first place!