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PA Point System and Penalties Flashcards

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  1. Under PA law, how long does a first suspension last when a driver accumulates 11 points?

    Answer: 30 days

    A first-time 11-point suspension in Pennsylvania lasts 5 days for each point over 10, effectively resulting in a suspension period determined by a PennDOT hearing, but the standard first suspension is 5 days per point over 10.

  2. What happens to a PA driver's points if they go 12 consecutive months without a violation or suspension?

    Answer: 3 points are removed

    PennDOT removes 3 points from a driver's record for each 12-month period free of violations and suspensions.

  3. How many points are assigned for an improper passing conviction in Pennsylvania?

    Answer: 3 points

    Improper passing in Pennsylvania results in a 3-point assessment on the driving record.

  4. A driver under age 18 in PA who accumulates how many points will have their license suspended?

    Answer: 6 points

    Junior drivers (under 18) face suspension when their record reaches 6 points, a lower threshold than adult drivers.

  5. What is the point value assigned for a conviction of driving through a red light in Pennsylvania?

    Answer: 3 points

    Running a red light carries a 3-point violation under Pennsylvania's point schedule.

  6. Which of the following PA violations carries a 2-point assessment?

    Answer: Speeding 11–15 mph over limit

    Speeding 11–15 mph over the posted limit is a 2-point violation, the lowest tier in PA's point schedule for moving violations.

  7. In Pennsylvania, if a driver's license is suspended due to points accumulation and they are caught driving, what additional penalty applies?

    Answer: An additional 90-day suspension plus fines

    Driving while suspended in PA results in an additional suspension period on top of the original suspension, plus fines.

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