You have the right to go to court and to have the judge hear your explanation. Failure to appear on your scheduled court date is a violation of the law and may resultin additional charges being filed against you. In nearly all court cases which a fine is levied, court costs MUST be paid. Even if you pay the traffic violation fine by mail, the court case must still be processed through the court system. Therefore, the court cost must be paid.
Court costs help fund the court system.
Your local police department does not receive any funds from the court system. Officers may provide you with an information sheet explaining the courts mail-in procedures. The officer do not collect fines. If you are alone or uncertain if the police officer trying to stop you is legitamate, pull over but keep your car doorsa locked. When your vehicle is approached by the officer, roll your window down only far enough to talk to the officer.