After receiving a license citation, what steps should you take?

After receiving a license citation, what steps should you take?

• A. Plead guilty and pay fines
• B. Decide whether to plead or contest, pay fines or attend hearing, maintain records and comply with required actions
• C. Do nothing until a notice arrives
• D. Request driving privileges be suspended

Answer: (B)

When you receive a license citation, you need to act rather than ignore it. The essential steps are to decide how you will plead—guilty, not guilty, or no contest—and then handle the court process by paying the fine and any fees or by appearing at a hearing if you contest the charge. You also must follow through with any actions the court or DMV requires, such as providing proof of insurance, completing a course, or other mandated steps, and you should keep records of what you’ve done. This approach covers both how you respond to the charge and the actions needed to resolve it and maintain your driving privileges. Simply pleading guilty and paying fines is just one path and may not be the best option in every case; doing nothing until a notice arrives is risky and can lead to further penalties; requesting a suspension without following the proper process isn’t a correct substitute for addressing the citation.

When you receive a license citation, you need to act rather than ignore it. The essential steps are to decide how you will plead—guilty, not guilty, or no contest—and then handle the court process by paying the fine and any fees or by appearing at a hearing if you contest the charge. You also must follow through with any actions the court or DMV requires, such as providing proof of insurance, completing a course, or other mandated steps, and you should keep records of what you’ve done. This approach covers both how you respond to the charge and the actions needed to resolve it and maintain your driving privileges. Simply pleading guilty and paying fines is just one path and may not be the best option in every case; doing nothing until a notice arrives is risky and can lead to further penalties; requesting a suspension without following the proper process isn’t a correct substitute for addressing the citation.