What must a non-resident do if issued a citation under the NRVC?

If a non-resident is issued a citation under the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC), signing the citation and agreeing to dispose of it is the correct approach. This compact allows for the handling of traffic violations across state lines, ensuring that non-residents can manage citations issued to them without needing to return to the state where the violation occurred.

By signing the citation, the non-resident acknowledges receipt of the citation and agrees to take responsibility for addressing the citation, typically by either paying the fine or appearing in court as directed by the citation. This process simplifies enforcement and compliance for minor violations, facilitating a more efficient resolution for both the non-resident and the state that issued the citation.

Other options, such as paying a fine immediately, may not be the requirement for all violations, and simply returning to their home state does not resolve the obligation created by the citation. Similarly, appealing the citation in court may be a legal route but does not align with the immediate actions stipulated under the compact for non-residents. Thus, signing the citation and agreeing to dispose of it is a direct and necessary step to manage the citation properly.