Traffic Law Pennsylvania

Getting pulled over and handed a ticket is frustrating, but not all traffic citations in Pennsylvania are created equal. Many drivers assume that 'careless driving' and 'reckless d...

A DUI arrest in Pennsylvania can feel like the end of the world, threatening your job, your driver's license, and your permanent record. However, if this is your very first offense...

Winter in Pennsylvania brings beautiful snowfalls, but it also brings incredibly dangerous driving conditions. For years, drivers on the Turnpike or I-95 have experienced the terri...

Receiving a Notice of Violation in the mail with a photograph of your license plate can be incredibly alarming. Over the last decade, Pennsylvania has aggressively expanded its use...

Getting pulled over by a Pennsylvania State Trooper on the highway can be an intimidating experience. Unlike local municipal cops, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are armed wit...

Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) through Pennsylvania often means navigating heavy traffic on I-80, unpredictable weather in the Pocono Mountains, and strict enforcement by...

It is a scenario that plays out every weekend outside bars in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and State College: a responsible patron realizes they have had too much to drink, decides th...

Losing your driving privileges in Pennsylvania can immediately threaten your livelihood, especially if you live in an area without reliable public transportation. Fortunately, the...

Since the passing of the 35 P.S. § 10231.101, hundreds of thousands of residents from Philadelphia to Erie have obtained legal cards to treat chronic pain, anxiety, and other sever...

A routine weigh station stop in Pennsylvania can escalate rapidly if a DOT officer decides to conduct a comprehensive Level 1 Inspection. Under the authority of 49 C.F.R. § 396.9 a...

We all make mistakes behind the wheel. Whether you misjudged a tight parallel parking spot in Philadelphia or skidded on ice into a neighbor's mailbox in Scranton, striking unatten...

Pennsylvania serves as a major freight corridor, connecting the East Coast ports to the Midwest. With its aging bridges and thousands of miles of mountainous highways, the state fi...

If you receive a speeding ticket from a local township or city police officer in Pennsylvania, you might be surprised to learn that they did not use a standard radar gun. Due to a...

Alternative transportation is booming across Pennsylvania. From college students in State College commuting to class, to delivery drivers navigating the busy streets of Philadelphi...

A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction in Pennsylvania almost always results in a mandatory license suspension. In the past, drivers were forced to wait out the entire susp...

Pennsylvania is home to a massive agricultural industry and one of the largest Amish and Mennonite populations in the United States. If you drive through Lancaster County, Chester...

Being involved in a car accident is a terrifying experience, and in a moment of panic, some drivers make the life-altering mistake of driving away. In Pennsylvania, the law is incr...

Losing your driver's license due to a medical condition feels incredibly unfair, especially when you have a clean driving record. In Pennsylvania, the Department of Transportation...