1 If you are cited for a traffic violation or minor offense, the court may mail you a Courtesy Notice at the address listed on the ticket. 2  You may receive the Courtesy Notice about two weeks before your promise to appear date (appearance date), which is shown below your signature on the ticket. If you are cited for a traffic violation or minor offense, the court may mail you a Courtesy Notice at the address listed on the ticket. 2  You may receive the Courtesy Notice about two weeks before your promise to appear date (appearance date), which is shown below your signature on the ticket.