Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 21, Motor Vehicles
Del. Code (Title 21) § 702: Failure to answer summons; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
Failing to answer a motor vehicle summons after personal or posted notice is punishable by fines of $25–$50 for a first offense, or $50–$100 fine and/or 2–15 days imprisonment for subsequent offenses.
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