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title: "What if I missed my court date for a speeding ticket in Rhode Island?"
description: "Do not ignore it. Missing a traffic date can lead to a default judgment, an added fine, a license suspension, or a bench warrant. A lawyer can often move quickly to vacate the default and get the..."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/what-if-i-missed-my-court-date-for-a-speeding-ticket-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-08-23
modified: 2026-08-23
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# What if I missed my court date for a speeding ticket in Rhode Island?

Do not ignore it. Missing a traffic date can lead to a default judgment, an added fine, a license suspension, or a bench warrant. A lawyer can often move quickly to vacate the default and get the case back on track before the consequences harden.