The phrase implies you must pay a fine or face other legal consequences for breaking a rule or law. He was ticketed for jaywalking at the downtown intersection.
Pro Tip 2/3
Parking Violations
Most commonly refers to parking fines, so be mindful of parking signs to avoid being ticketed. She was ticketed for parking outside a fire station.
Pro Tip 3/3
Traffic Offenses
Often used in the context of driving, like speeding or using a phone while driving. After being ticketed for speeding, Tom drove more cautiously.