If an individual fails to appear for a traffic violation, they have fourteen days from the original court appearance date on the citation to contact the court to reschedule or to enter a plea. On the fourteenth day the Court will impose a judgment of guilty by default and impose a maximum fine. If the fine goes unpaid the court will request a suspension of your driving privileges through the DMV and send the case to Collections adding additional fees. If the case goes to Collection, the balance must be paid in order to have the suspension lifted.
