What happens if I fail to appear or pay my ticket by the court date?

When a person fails to appear as ordered or pay their ticket by the court or extended due date, it may result in a suspension of their driving privileges and/or a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest.

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1. I received a traffic citation, do I have to go to court?
2. Can I be required to appear in traffic court?
3. Can I get an extension of time to pay my traffic fine?
4. How do I request a diversion?
5. What happens if I fail to appear or pay my ticket by the court date?
6. If my license was suspended due to lack of payment or failure to appear, how can I get my license reinstated?
7. I have an active bench warrant, what should I do?
8. Does the Court use collection agencies to collect overdue traffic cases?