What happens if you forget to go to traffic court for your hearing?

Failure to appear in court as promised is a violation of the law which may result in an arrest warrant, fines, and other penalties. Any time an individual has a duty, or has made an agreement, to appear in court, they can be penalized for failure to appear. A failure to appear can involve a traffic court appointment, jury services, a civil case, or a criminal case.

One can be penalized for a failure to appear even if they are found not guilty of the arrest or citation charge or even if the case is dismissed.  When court has on record that you failed to appear, they may issue a bench warrant for your arrest. Failure to appear can also result in a court order to suspend your license. In many jurisdictions, in order to clear a failure to appear record a person must pay the original amount for the citation plus the penalty fees for the failure to appear.   I would suggest seeking the advice of an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.