PA Point System and Penalties Flashcards

How many points are assessed in PA for a conviction of violating a railroad crossing rule?

Answer: 4 points

Railroad crossing violations in Pennsylvania carry a 4-point assessment on the driving record.

What must a PA driver do if notified by PennDOT to appear for a special point examination?

Answer: Attend the examination as scheduled or risk suspension

Failing to appear for a PennDOT-required special point examination will result in suspension of driving privileges.

After a PA license is restored following a point-based suspension, what point total does the driver start with?

Answer: 0 points

When a suspended license is restored in Pennsylvania, the driver's point total is reduced to zero.

How many points does PennDOT assign for a conviction of speeding 1–5 mph over the limit in a work zone?

Answer: 2 points

Speeding in a work or active zone in PA carries a 2-point violation along with doubled fines.

Under the PA point system, which action can a driver NOT use to reduce points more than once in a 12-month period?

Answer: Completing a driver improvement school

The 3-point reduction for completing a driver improvement school may only be applied once within any 12-month period.

What point value is assigned for a conviction of careless driving in Pennsylvania?

Answer: 4 points

Careless driving in Pennsylvania results in a 3-point violation on the driving record.

If a PA driver accumulates points that require a hearing and the ALJ determines a suspension is needed, who officially issues that suspension?

Answer: PennDOT

PennDOT (the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) is the agency that officially imposes and administers driver license suspensions.