Who has the authority to dismiss a traffic citation once it has been issued?

The authority to dismiss a traffic citation rests with the Traffic Bureau Manager primarily because this individual has the designated responsibilities and power within the administrative framework of traffic regulations. The Traffic Bureau Manager typically oversees the operations of the traffic department and has the discretion to review cases, consider extenuating circumstances, and determine whether a citation should be dismissed or upheld based on established policies and protocols.

While judges may have the authority to dismiss cases in court, the question specifically asks about the authority to dismiss the citation after it has been issued, which falls under the administrative powers of the Traffic Bureau. Citizens who received the citation do not have the authority to dismiss it unless a legal process allows for such opportunities, and police department employees, while they may play a role in processing citations, do not have the decision-making power to dismiss them unless designated to do so by their superiors.