Question: What happens if I ignore a New York traffic ticket?
Ignoring a New York traffic ticket can lead to suspension, default consequences, fines, and additional problems beyond the original ticket.
A New York traffic ticket does not disappear if you ignore it. Whether the ticket is in NYC TVB or a local court, failing to answer can create DMV and court consequences.
Key Things to Know:
For tickets outside New York City, DMV says failing to answer on time can suspend the driver’s license. For NYC TVB tickets, continuing to ignore the ticket after a suspension for failure to answer can lead to a default conviction equivalent to a guilty finding. Driving while suspended can create additional legal problems.
The worst option is usually doing nothing. If you ignored a ticket, fix the failure-to-answer issue before it creates more penalties.