A civil infraction is punishable by:

• A. Only a fine
• B. Imprisonment
• C. Community service
• D. Death penalty

Answer: (A)

Civil infractions are non-criminal violations, and the penalties reflect that. The standard consequence is a monetary fine, since these offenses don’t involve criminal punishment. Imprisonment and the death penalty are reserved for criminal offenses and capital crimes, so they don’t apply to civil infractions. Some jurisdictions may add steps like court costs or optional remedial options (such as traffic school) in certain cases, but the primary and most common punishment remains a fine. That’s why the best answer is that a civil infraction is punishable by only a fine.