Originally Posted by Brian T.

OP, you said "last night" and, pardon my ignorance, what time exactly was it? Most MV laws state that cars ( I know ) should have lights on 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunset. And most tickets have "notice to appear", but you should be able to pay the clerk of courts unless you want to ask the judge, graciously, for leniency. If he/she is in a good mood, it might happen.