Butler Traffic Lawyer

In Pennsylvania, tickets can result in more than fines—they also come with points on your license. The points can raise your insurance rates and lead to other consequences, including the potential suspension or loss of your license. Additionally, having a ticket on your driving record could have a negative impact on your employment opportunities.

A Butler traffic lawyer could assess your case and explore your potential solutions. In many situations, they can either have your ticket dismissed or arrange for you to get fewer points on your license than the offense would generally merit. Reach out today to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney with Benjamin Levine Law.

Fighting a Ticket Does Not Have to Be Time-Consuming

Generally speaking, when a defendant is accused of any type of crime or receives a traffic citation, they must appear in court when the court hearing is scheduled.  However, in many traffic cases, a Butler lawyer could handle the case without the defendant being present. This way, you can fight a ticket without taking time off work or missing other essential activities.

PennDOT, Traffic Offenses, and Pennsylvania’s Points System

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains driving records for all licensed drivers in the state, including traffic violations and accumulated points. Most moving violations add points to a driver’s record if the individual is convicted of the offense.

PennDOT’s points system is designed to track habitual traffic offenders and impose penalties when a driver accumulates too many points within a certain period. Accumulating too many points can lead to written exams, hearings, and even license suspensions. However, for every 12 consecutive months a driver remains violation-free, three points are automatically removed from their record.

Pennsylvania’s Point System and Penalties

• First Accumulation of 6 or More Points:
  • The driver must pass a written driver’s exam within 30 days.
  • If the test is passed, two points are removed from the driving record.
  • Failure to pass the test within 30 days results in license suspension until the test is passed.
• Second Accumulation of 6 or More Points:
  • The driver must attend a PennDOT hearing where an examiner will review their record.
  • Possible penalties include:
    • A 15-day license suspension
    • A requirement to pass an on-road driving exam
    • No action (at the examiner’s discretion)
  • If the driver passes the on-road exam, two points are removed from their record.
• Third Accumulation of 6 or More Points:
  • Another PennDOT hearing is required.
  • The examiner will determine whether a 30-day license suspension is appropriate.

License Suspensions for Excessive Points

If a driver accumulates 11 or more points, a mandatory suspension is imposed. The length of the suspension depends on the number of prior suspensions:

• First suspension – 5 days per point over 11
• Second suspension – 10 days per point over 11
• Third suspension – 15 days per point over 11
• Fourth and subsequent suspensions – One-year suspension

Understanding Pennsylvania’s traffic laws and points system can be complicated, and a traffic violation can have serious consequences for your driving privileges and insurance rates. If you’ve been cited for a moving violation, a Butler County traffic attorney can help you fight the charges and protect your record. Contact Benjamin Levine Law today for a consultation.

Talk to a Butler Traffic Attorney Today

Before you pay for a ticket, you should consult a Butler traffic lawyer. They could review your case, explain the potential consequences, and determine whether you should fight it.

With a knowledgeable legal professional on your side, you have a better chance of getting a ticket dismissed or at least a reduction in points related to the offense. Schedule a meeting with a well-versed and reliable attorney at Benjamin Levine Law to learn more.