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Can Your License Be Suspended for DUI?
One of the most severe penalties associated with a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction is the suspension of your license. Such suspensions occur under a number of different circumstances. First, anyone refusing chemical testing — Breathalyzer®, blood or urine testing — that tests for blood alcohol content receives a 12-month suspension of their driving […]
Pennsylvania and the Point System
Understanding license suspension To encourage safe driving habits and deter moving violations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains a record for each driver licensed in the state. Commonly called the point system[H1] , marks are added to that record if a driver is cited for moving violations. Accumulation of excessive points results in graduated […]
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 […]
