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(a) If the person fails to appear for any hearing, the allegations of the complaint are deemed admitted, and the court must enter judgment against the person. (b) The amount of the judgment must be the penalty assessed after a finding of responsibility and any additional costs assessable under these rules. (c) A judicial officer may set aside a judgment entered under this rule on a showing of good cause or excusable neglect by the person. A motion to set aside the judgment must be made to the court not more than 14 calendar days after entry of judgment. The motion must be accompanied by a cash bond equal to the fine and costs due at the time the motion is filed. (d) The person may satisfy a judgment entered under this rule by paying the clerk and providing proof of compliance with any other court-ordered requirements. (e) No warrant shall issue for the arrest of a person who fails to appear at a hearing or fails to satisfy a judgment. (f) An unpaid judgment may be referred to collections. [Added; effective November 5, 2024.]