What if I fail to show up for the hearing or do not pay the ticket on time?

If you have been issued a ticket for a civil infraction and do not respond in one of the four ways indicated, a default judgment will be issued against you by the court. This could result in your driver's license being suspended by the Secretary of State's office. You have 10 days from the date of the ticket to either pay it or schedule a hearing. On the 45th day following the 10th day, your license will go into suspension. If your license is suspended, it will cost you additional money to have it reinstated. The court will give you a clearance form which you must carry for two months until the Secretary of State clears your license on the statewide computer system.

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1. What happens if I receive a ticket for a civil infraction traffic violation?
2. Can I appeal a decision from an informal hearing?
3. What if I fail to show up for the hearing or do not pay the ticket on time?