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 Maine, 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 is also the case if you do not have an attorney appear on your behalf. Additionally, the court may levy an extra charge for failure to appear, which can result in additional fines and other potential consequences. The failure to appear charge is separate from the original traffic violation and can lead to further legal complications, including but not limited to increased fines, license suspension, and even incarceration. It is important to address traffic citations promptly and to communicate with the court if you are unable to attend a scheduled hearing.