PA Point System and Penalties Flashcards
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Under PA law, how long does a first suspension last when a driver accumulates 11 points?
Answer: 30 days
A first-time 11-point suspension in Pennsylvania lasts 5 days for each point over 10, effectively resulting in a suspension period determined by a PennDOT hearing, but the standard first suspension is 5 days per point over 10.
What happens to a PA driver's points if they go 12 consecutive months without a violation or suspension?
Answer: 3 points are removed
PennDOT removes 3 points from a driver's record for each 12-month period free of violations and suspensions.
How many points are assigned for an improper passing conviction in Pennsylvania?
Answer: 3 points
Improper passing in Pennsylvania results in a 3-point assessment on the driving record.
A driver under age 18 in PA who accumulates how many points will have their license suspended?
Answer: 6 points
Junior drivers (under 18) face suspension when their record reaches 6 points, a lower threshold than adult drivers.
What is the point value assigned for a conviction of driving through a red light in Pennsylvania?
Answer: 3 points
Running a red light carries a 3-point violation under Pennsylvania's point schedule.
Which of the following PA violations carries a 2-point assessment?
Answer: Speeding 11–15 mph over limit
Speeding 11–15 mph over the posted limit is a 2-point violation, the lowest tier in PA's point schedule for moving violations.
In Pennsylvania, if a driver's license is suspended due to points accumulation and they are caught driving, what additional penalty applies?
Answer: An additional 90-day suspension plus fines
Driving while suspended in PA results in an additional suspension period on top of the original suspension, plus fines.