Appear at your court date on time. Do not do anything at court that the judge might believe shows disrespect for the proceedings, such as chewing gum or reading the newspaper or dressing inappropriately.
If you pay the fine ahead of time, that is considered a guilty plea.
If you fail to appear at your court date and fail to pay the assessed fine, the court will issue a bench warrant and eventually your license may be suspended.
If you plead guilty or are found guilty, you will be assessed a fine and points (generally between two and four) will be added to your driving record. The points will remain on your driving record for a period of three years. If you reach 12 points at any one time, your license may be suspended.
If you plead guilty or are found guilty, you will be assessed insurance points by your insurance carrier. This usually results in an increase in your insurance premiums.