If you fail to pay a traffic ticket/citation or to appear in court on the hearing date (or have your attorney appear on your behalf) the court may issue a warrant for your arrest—and may add the additional charge of failure to appear, which will include additional fines and other potential consequences.
In Connecticut, if you fail to pay a traffic ticket or citation, or if you do not appear in court on the scheduled hearing date, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest. This situation can also lead to an additional charge of 'failure to appear,' which is a separate offense under Connecticut law. The charge of failure to appear comes with its own set of fines and penalties, which can include increased financial penalties, points on your driving record, and potentially even jail time, depending on the severity of the original traffic violation and whether the failure to appear is considered a misdemeanor or a felony. It is important to address traffic citations promptly and to communicate with the court or have an attorney do so on your behalf to avoid these additional consequences.