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 Hawaii, if an individual fails to pay a traffic ticket or citation, or fails to appear in court on the scheduled hearing date, the court may issue a bench warrant for their arrest. This situation can also lead to an additional charge of 'failure to appear,' which is a separate offense that can result in additional fines and consequences. The failure to appear charge can exacerbate the situation, potentially leading to increased penalties, including but not limited to, higher fines, the possibility of jail time, and the suspension of the individual's driver's license. It is important for individuals to address traffic citations promptly and to communicate with the court if they are unable to attend a scheduled hearing. An attorney can appear on behalf of a defendant in most traffic cases, which can help manage the situation and potentially mitigate the consequences.