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 North Dakota, if an individual fails to pay a traffic ticket or citation, or does not appear in court on the designated hearing date, the court has the authority to issue an arrest warrant for the individual. This is also applicable if the individual does not have an attorney appear on their behalf. Additionally, the court may levy an extra charge for failure to appear, which can result in additional fines and other potential consequences such as increased insurance rates, points on the individual's driving record, and even the suspension of driving privileges. It is important for individuals to address traffic citations promptly to avoid these escalated penalties.