# Infraction

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/Rwlacj5u1wGL6ZMuJlmLcV

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Minor Offense

**Alternative Labels:**

- Petty Offense

**Translations:**

- de-de: Verstoß
- en-gb: Infraction
- es-es: Infracción
- es-mx: Infracción
- fr-fr: Infraction
- he-il: הפרה
- hi-in: उल्लंघन
- ja-jp: 違反行為
- pt-br: Infração
- zh-cn: 违规行为

## Definition

An infraction is a violation of a rule or law that is typically considered less serious than a misdemeanor or felony. Infractions are generally punishable by fines, citations, or other minor penalties, rather than imprisonment.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7bP5vwpnavvW5pPJutIvq8

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/Rj1p7FbFSLxlWfUlSPZxhX
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RqMjkNJ0fgxLg2NEgI3BrJ

**Deprecated:** False