PennDOT PA Point System and Penalties 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under PA law, how long does a first suspension last when a driver accumulates 11 points?
- 15 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct 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.
Question 2: What happens to a PA driver's points if they go 12 consecutive months without a violation or suspension?
- All points are erased
- 3 points are removed (Correct answer)
- Half the points are removed
- Points remain until individually contested
Correct answer: 3 points are removed
PennDOT removes 3 points from a driver's record for each 12-month period free of violations and suspensions.
Question 3: How many points are assigned for an improper passing conviction in Pennsylvania?
- 2 points
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 4 points
- 5 points
Correct answer: 3 points
Improper passing in Pennsylvania results in a 3-point assessment on the driving record.
Question 4: A driver under age 18 in PA who accumulates how many points will have their license suspended?
- 4 points
- 6 points (Correct answer)
- 8 points
- 11 points
Correct answer: 6 points
Junior drivers (under 18) face suspension when their record reaches 6 points, a lower threshold than adult drivers.
Question 5: What is the point value assigned for a conviction of driving through a red light in Pennsylvania?
- 2 points
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 4 points
- 5 points
Correct answer: 3 points
Running a red light carries a 3-point violation under Pennsylvania's point schedule.
Question 6: Which of the following PA violations carries a 2-point assessment?
- Reckless driving
- Speeding 11–15 mph over limit (Correct answer)
- Failure to obey a traffic signal
- Following too closely
Correct 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.
Question 7: In Pennsylvania, if a driver's license is suspended due to points accumulation and they are caught driving, what additional penalty applies?
- A fine only
- An additional 90-day suspension plus fines (Correct answer)
- Immediate jail time
- Points are doubled
Correct 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.
PennDOT PA Point System and Penalties 3
Under PA law, how long does a first suspension last when a driver accumulates 11 points?