You should never just pay the ticket off at the court to remove a warrant. This causes an automatic reporting of a conviction on your record for the traffic offense that paid. You should always hire an attorney to first post an appearance bond to remove the warrant. Thereafter, they can attend a new court to discuss the possibility of protecting your record once the warrant is removed. This two-step process will give you the most protection when it comes to saving your driving record, protecting your driving privileges and keeping your insurance rates low.