If a minor fails to appear for a traffic offense, what action does the court take regarding the driver's license?

• A. Do nothing
• B. Issue a bench warrant
• C. Fine the parent
• D. Notify DPS to suspend or deny issuance of a driver's license

Answer: (D)

When a minor fails to appear for a traffic offense, the court uses licensing action as a enforcement tool to encourage compliance. Specifically, the court notifies the Department of Public Safety to suspend or deny issuance of the minor’s driver's license. This means the minor cannot obtain or renew a license until the case is addressed (often requiring appearance or payment of penalties). It’s an administrative remedy tied to the court’s ability to control driving privileges, separate from arrest actions.

Other options don’t fit this licensing context: doing nothing wouldn’t enforce appearance; a bench warrant is another way to compel appearance (arrest) rather than controlling a license; fining the parent isn’t the standard license-related remedy. The DPS suspension/denial action directly targets the driver’s ability to drive until the violation is resolved.