Although traffic courts throughout Georgia have made it easier on motorists by allowing online payments of tickets, the same doesn’t apply to those caught with an expired tag. Many think that simply paying the fine will make the citation go away, but an expired tag carries with it a mandatory appearance in court. A fine of up to $500 may be imposed, and missing the court date could lead to a suspended license or even a bench warrant. You may be able to get the fine reduced, but your tag renewal needs to be in hand. Such a citation can be a quick fix, but failing to show up can cost you much more in the long run.