Question: What happens if I fail to appear in New York traffic court?
If you fail to appear or fail to answer a New York traffic ticket, your license or New York driving privileges may be suspended until you address the ticket and pay required fees.
Failing to appear in traffic court can turn a manageable ticket into a license problem. The consequences depend on whether the ticket is in NYC TVB or a local court outside New York City.
Key Things to Know:
NY DMV says failing to answer a traffic ticket on time can result in license suspension. For tickets outside New York City, DMV says the driver must contact the local court, answer the ticket, and pay a suspension termination fee to remove the suspension. NYC TVB tickets can also lead to suspension and default conviction if ignored.
If you missed a court date or failed to answer a ticket, address it quickly before driving or assuming the problem went away.