What happens to fees paid for a traffic violation if the appellant is ruled in favor by the court?

When an appellant is ruled in favor by the court regarding a traffic violation, the correct outcome for the fees paid is reimbursement. This means that the court recognizes the appellant's appeal as valid and acknowledges that the fees they initially paid for the violation should be returned to them, as their case has been overturned or dismissed. This action serves as a form of restitution, ensuring that individuals are not unjustly penalized for a citation that the court has found to be unwarranted. The principle behind this reimbursement is to uphold fairness and justice in the legal system, thereby allowing the appellant to recover their costs associated with an adverse ruling that has been reversed.