If you do not pay the fine on your ticket, you will have to appear in court before the judge to plead your case. What happens if I don't show up in court? If you do not show up for court, the judge will issue a warrant for your arrest. This warrant information is entered into a nationwide law enforcement computer system. Any officer that contacts you and obtains warrant information about you will arrest you and take you to the nearest jail facility.

Failure to pay your fine in full could result in a conviction being entered against you. Upon conviction you will be required to pay the set fine including court costs and the applicable victim fine surcharge by the due date. Failure to pay the fine imposed upon conviction by the due date will result in one or more of the following:

Generally, if you do not pay the fine or fee, the Court (on behalf of the People of the State of New York) enters a judgment against you in the County Clerk's office and suspends your drivers license. The Court may not waive certain surcharges or fees. You may tell the court that payment of the surcharges or fees will be an unreasonable hardship on you or your immediate family, and the court may defer payment and enter a civil judgment.

You can pay the fine in cash, by cheque or by Electronic Point Of Sale Card during normal office hours at the administrative offices of any Local Council in Malta or Gozo, except in the following localities : Floriana, Marsa, Xghajra, Birzebbugia, and Mtarfa. You can also pay the fine by filling in the lower part of the ticket whereby you authorize the Local Council to debit your Visa, Mastercard or Cashlink card.

When your fine shows an arrears balance, you will receive a reminder letter. If the fine remains unpaid following this letter, you will be cited to appear at a Means Enquiry Court.

If you fail to appear in Court or pay a fine as promised/ordered, the Court will order and issue a warrant for your arrest. Further, you may be punished by jail and/or a fine, regardless of the disposition of the original charge. In an effort to facilitate the effective collection of fines, fees and assessments ordered or authorized by the Court, your case may be referred to a collection agency. Section 1214.

If you do not pay the fine on your ticket, you will have to appear in court before the judge to plead your case. The judge will decide if you have to pay the fine or not. You may not be able to register your vehicle if the fine is not paid and interest accrues on all unpaid balances. If you do not show up for court, the judge will issue a warrant for your arrest. This warrant information is entered into a nationwide law enforcement computer system.

Within about 2 months, court papers will be posted to the address you gave to the police. It can sometimes take up to 12 months.

Most citations can be paid prior to the court date, indicated near the bottom of the citation, without having to appear in court. If you fail to pay your fine or appear in court a warrant will be issued for your arrest, additional contempt of court fees will be asessed and your driver's license will be suspended. For information concerning mandatory court appearances, the amount of the fine you can dial 770-229-6450 extension 519 during normal business hours.

There are payment drop boxes located at three places: just inside the south entrance to City Hall; on 4th Street just a few feet east of Washington St.; and at the Records Division window within the police department for after hours drop-off. You may also pay directly to the Records Division personnel at the Police Department during M-F, 8-5.