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DMV Points System & Process

For many Pittsburgh motorists, Pennsylvania's driver's license point system is a mystery. We believe there is empowerment in educating yourself. Far too many routine traffic violations can lead to suspensions, skyrocketing insurance premiums and serious legal problems, including charges of driving with a suspended or revoked license. Consulting a Pittsburgh criminal attorney is the best course of action. Fighting the charge at the outset is often much simpler that contesting license suspensions or additional criminal charges resulting from a suspension or revocation of your driving rights.

Pennsylvania Driver's License Points Explained

Corrective action begins at 6 points:

• First-offense six points = written special point examination.
• Second-offense six points requires a hearing.
• Third-offense six points = suspension.

Points Removal:

• 3 points per year are removed, provided a driver is not under a license suspension or revocation and no new violations occur.

Points for Juvenile Offenders in Pennsylvania

• The driver's license of a minor may be suspended after six points or if convicted of driving 26mph or more over the speed limit.
• The first suspension is for 90 days. Subsequent suspensions are for 120 days.

Points Infractions and Your Pennsylvania Driver's License

Traffic violations for which points may accrue:

• DUI
• Vehicular Homicide
• Reckless Driving
• Street Racing
• Fleeing Police
• Felonies involving a Vehicle
• Driving on a suspended or revoked license
• Hit-and-run
• Failure to stop for a school bus
• Failure to comply with railroad markings

Upon notification of a suspension, you must surrender your license to PennDOT. No credit toward suspension will be earned until a license has been forfeited. Any appeal must be filed within 30 days. 

If you are facing traffic charges, call Pittsburgh DUI defense attorney, Blaine Jones, for a confidential consultation.