My question involves traffic court in the State of: California

My wife received a ticket for 92 in a 65 and was listed as an infractioni believe CVC 22349a. exceeding maximum speed limit. I apologize, I don't have the citation in front of me.

I've been searching these forums for a while and my specific question hasn't been answered. I've found that this is a 1 point violation and over the limit for traffic school eligibility. I was wondering the reason that the court appearance is mandatory? Does it mean she will have her license suspended? to my knowledge she doesn't have any points on her record. She did traffic school for her last one. I'm just curious about the severity of a mandatory appearance. Should I take the day off work and accompany her to the court? We live about 80 miles away. Any info on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

P.S.: we don't plan on fighting it but regardless of the mandatory nature, she wanted to go and attempt to ask the judge for traffic school.