Even if no one is taken into custody following an accident, an officer may still issue citations or tickets. Depending on the type of ticket or citation issued, an individual may be required to show up in court to answer the charge. However, it may also be possible for an individual to simply pay a fine through the mail.
Typically, an officer will be able to explain what the driver is being cited or ticketed for and how to resolve the issue. If a driver fails to appear in court or otherwise pay a fine, he or she could face more significant consequences such as a license suspension or even a warrant issued for their arrest.