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 South 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 situation can also lead to an additional charge of 'failure to appear,' which can result in further fines and potential consequences. The failure to appear charge is separate from the original traffic violation and can compound the legal issues and financial penalties the individual faces. It is important for individuals to either pay their traffic fines on time, request a court hearing to contest the ticket, or ensure that their attorney appears on their behalf if they cannot attend the court date themselves to avoid these additional legal complications.