You received a traffic ticket several years ago and you forgot to pay it. You assumed that the court forgot about it as well. But when you are pulled over again for a traffic offense, you are told that there is a warrant for your arrest. Why? Because you didn't pay that forgotten traffic ticket or appear in court. Traffic ticket information is relatively easy to get. In most instances, the fine amount, the court date and the number for the city hall or the police department are printed on the ticket. In every case, a phone number where you can get more traffic ticket information should be listed on the ticket. As a last resort, you can search online for a place for more information. A judge is likely not to accept the excuse, "I couldn't find the traffic ticket information." You could be ordered to pay higher fines and penalties instead.