PennDOT PA Point System and Penalties 5

Question 1

A PA driver convicted of racing on highways receives how many points?

Accepted Answer

5 points

Answer

Racing on highways is a serious violation that carries a 5-point assessment in Pennsylvania.

Question 2

In Pennsylvania, what is the minimum age at which a standard (non-junior) driver's license point threshold of 11 applies?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

Drivers 18 and older are subject to the standard 11-point suspension threshold, while drivers under 18 face suspension at 6 points.

Question 3

How many points does PA assign for a conviction of speeding 31 mph or more over the posted speed limit?

Accepted Answer

6 points

Answer

Speeding 31 or more mph over the limit in Pennsylvania carries a 5-point violation, the highest speeding point tier.

Question 4

Which of these violations adds points to a PA record AND also typically triggers an automatic suspension independent of the point total?

Accepted Answer

DUI (driving under the influence)

Answer

A DUI conviction in Pennsylvania results in a mandatory license suspension that is imposed regardless of the driver's current point total.

Question 5

Under PA's point system, how are points handled when a driver successfully appeals and overturns a traffic conviction?

Accepted Answer

Points are removed from the record

Answer

If a conviction is overturned on appeal, the associated points are removed from the Pennsylvania driving record.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test