ticketed

Ticketed is a term used to describe the state of having been issued a ticket by an authority or issuing entity. A ticket is a document or electronic record that identifies a violation, entitlement, or entry credential. In law enforcement and public safety, being ticketed commonly refers to receiving a citation for a traffic, parking, or moving violation. A ticket typically lists the offense, location, date and time, the issuing officer or agency, and the settlement options such as a fine, demerit points, or a court appearance. People may pay the fine by a specified deadline or contest the ticket in court; penalties can vary by jurisdiction and offense.

In event management and travel, ticketed can describe the state of having a ticket issued to gain entry or service. For events, a ticket records ownership and validity for admission; for travel, an airline ticket or e-ticket confirms a booked itinerary and seat assignment. The rise of digital ticketing has led to ticketless or mobile tickets, where a barcode, QR code, or digital token serves as the credential rather than a physical stub.

The term is also used in professional and consumer contexts to indicate that a person or item is associated with a ticket, such as a submitted support ticket or a product with a service ticket in an incident-tracking system. The exact meaning depends on the issuing entity, the governing rules, and the context of use.