Tag Archives: driving privileges
Pennsylvania to End Mandatory License Suspensions for Some Crimes
The Pennsylvania State Legislature recently passed House Bill 163, which will eliminate mandatory driver’s license suspensions in cases involving drug crimes that were not related to driving. The state had been one of only about a dozen left that would implement mandatory driver’s license suspensions in cases that had nothing to do with operating a […]
PA Putting Out the Red Flag for Hit and Run Drivers
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience, both for an accident victim and the driver. Many drivers panic and seek to flee the scene. The law expects drivers to fight this urge and requires them to show the victim or a police officer at the scene their driver’s license and insurance […]
Pennsylvania’s Ignition Interlock Device Rules
After finding that alcohol was a major factor in wrong-way driving crashes, the National Transportation Safety Board recently recommended that states require ignition interlock devices (IIDs) to be installed on cars driven by anyone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), even first-time offenders. Currently, PA law only requires an IID to be installed after […]
Facing the Harsh Consequences of an Underage DUI in Pennsylvania
As a parent, it is easy to take the position that “ignorance is bliss” and presume that our kids do not drink alcohol before driving home from bars and parties. Unfortunately, statistics regarding the prevalence of teen drinking by high school students and those attending colleges in the vicinity, including Penn State University Berks, Albright […]
License Restoration in Pennsylvania
You can lose your driving privileges in a number of ways. License suspension commonly accompanies conviction on driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). If you receive notice of suspension, an experienced attorney can help. Our law firm in Reading has successfully handled suspension matters for over 30 years. We know how to […]
Arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania?
Five things you can do Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol is dangerous, serious, and still far-too-common in Pennsylvania. Based on prior record of conviction, and on the blood alcohol content (BAC) of an impaired driver, penalties[H1] include the following: Suspension of driving privileges Treatment or education programs Fines Jail or prison […]
