What happens when a driver fails to appear for a traffic citation?

When a driver fails to appear for a traffic citation, a Failure to Appear (FTA) is recorded. This means that the court notes that the individual did not attend their scheduled court date to address the citation, which can have further legal consequences. The FTA can lead to additional fines, a hold on the driver's license, or even a bench warrant for arrest in some cases, depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances surrounding the citation. This recording serves as an official acknowledgment that the driver has not complied with the legal requirement to respond to the citation.