A while ago I had 4 tix in CA that totaled around $1300 in fines ( fines, late fees, interest, etc.) When I finally saved up the money to pay them off I called the CA DMV and 3 of the 4 a "fallen" off due to CA purging there system every 4 years. So I only had to pay 300 for the one ticket and my DL was reinstated.
Pretty lucky. I do not endorse driving 4 years with no DL, registration, or insurance to avoid paying tickets.
Do as I say, not as I do.