What types of traffic offenses require a court appearance?

In Massachusetts, certain traffic offenses require a court appearance. These offenses range from moving violations that do not cause death or serious injury, to more serious incidents like causing an accident with fatalities or leaving the scene of an accident. A court appearance is necessary for any moving violation that results in points on a driver’s license. These include offenses such as speeding, running a stop sign, or failing to follow traffic signals. Some offenses, such as driving under the influence (DUI), require a mandatory court appearance. A court appearance is also necessary when there is an incident involving death or serious injury. Examples of this include vehicular manslaughter, negligent driving, street racing, or leaving the scene of an accident. Even if the accident is minor and does not result in fatalities or serious injury, there still may be a court appearance required. Finally, any type of unsafe driving resulting in a citation requires a court appearance. This includes reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, or any other type of violation deemed by the arresting officer as unsafe. Making a court appearance for any of these types of traffic offenses is mandatory in Massachusetts. The court appearance is to ensure the driver understands the seriousness of the offense and to ensure justice is served.

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