What happens if I don’t show up to court for a traffic ticket?

If you fail to appear in court for a traffic ticket in New York, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest. This is called a "Failure To Appear" (FTA) warrant. The warrant will be issued to the police department and could possibly be nationwide. This means that if you are pulled over for any reason in any state, the police may be able to arrest you for the FTA warrant in New York. Additionally, the court may suspend your driver’s license or impose a civil penalty. Depending on the specific traffic ticket, you can also be subject to fines or other penalties, such as points on your license or having your vehicle impounded. If you receive an FTA warrant in New York, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you understand the charges and what must be done to address them. In many cases, the attorney can help you have the warrant withdrawn or the charges reduced. Whatever the outcome, your attorney should be able to help you resolve the matter in the most favorable way possible.

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