Many tickets do not require you to appear in court, some do. Sometimes you can hire a lawyer to appear for you. So the best answer is, "It depends.""Serious" traffic tickets require you to appear in court. The most common traffic tickets that require a court appearance are for:Hit & Run / Leaving the Scene of an AccidentDUIAll drivers under age 18, no matter the ticket, and most drivers under the age of 21, especially if the tickets carries four or more pointsPassing a Stopped School BusSpeeding in Excess of 24 mphSuspended Driver's License, Expired Vehicle Tag or No Insurance ticketsReckless DrivingIf your ticket says "must appear offense," you need to consult a lawyer.
