Which offense carries a misdemeanor penalty?

Which offense carries a misdemeanor penalty?

• A. 14-218 traveling fast
• B. 14-99g window tints
• C. 14-147b improper marker
• D. 14-213b insufficient insurance

Answer: (C)

Understanding the different levels of penalties helps you see why this option is the best choice. In traffic law, offenses are generally categorized as infractions (fines, no jail) or misdemeanors (fines with possible jail time). Failing to display a proper license plate—an improper marker—is treated as a matter of vehicle identification and public safety, so it’s typically charged as a misdemeanor because it can obstruct law enforcement or enable evasion. The other scenarios shown are usually infractions: speeding is a typical traffic infraction with fines; window tint violations and insufficient insurance are generally handled as equipment or financial-responsibility violations that don’t carry jail time. So the improper marker is the one most likely to carry a misdemeanor penalty.

Understanding the different levels of penalties helps you see why this option is the best choice. In traffic law, offenses are generally categorized as infractions (fines, no jail) or misdemeanors (fines with possible jail time). Failing to display a proper license plate—an improper marker—is treated as a matter of vehicle identification and public safety, so it’s typically charged as a misdemeanor because it can obstruct law enforcement or enable evasion. The other scenarios shown are usually infractions: speeding is a typical traffic infraction with fines; window tint violations and insufficient insurance are generally handled as equipment or financial-responsibility violations that don’t carry jail time. So the improper marker is the one most likely to carry a misdemeanor penalty.