Traffic Citation Attorney in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. A traffic citation in Cumberland County adds points to your driving record, raises your insurance rates, and triggers consequences that outlast the fine itself. Attorney Sean Quinlan fights traffic citations across Cumberland County — from speeding and reckless driving to suspended license and school bus violations. Call (717) 724-7503 | Schedule a consultation Traffic enforcement in Cumberland County. Cumberland County traffic enforcement is split between PA State Police Troop H Carlisle station, Hampden Township Police, Upper Allen Township Police, Silver Spring Township Police, Camp Hill Borough Police, Mechanicsburg Borough Police, Carlisle Borough Police, and a dense network of West Shore municipal departments. I-81, I-83, Route 15, the Carlisle Pike (Route 11), and the PA Turnpike are the primary citation corridors. MDJ Districts 09-1-01 through 09-3-05 handle citations — Judge Delozier (09-1-01) for Lower Allen and New Cumberland, Judge Beckley (09-1-02) for Camp Hill and Lemoyne, Judge Birbeck (09-2-02) for Carlisle Borough, Judge Line (09-3-04) for Hampden and Silver Spring, and Judge Martin (09-3-05) for Mechanicsburg — before appeal to the Cumberland County Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle. Citation types we defend in Cumberland County. Speeding — §3362: Pennsylvania's point system makes even a modest speeding ticket consequential. See our Pennsylvania speeding ticket attorney page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/speeding-ticket-attorney-pa for penalties by speed tier. Reckless Driving — §3736: A summary criminal offense — 6 points and a conviction on your permanent record. See our reckless driving defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/reckless-driving-attorney-pa. Driving Without a License — §1501: Often dismissible on proof of a valid license at the MDJ hearing. See our §1501 defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/driving-without-license-pa. Driving on a Suspended License — §1543(a): Mandatory jail on a second offense. See our §1543(a) suspended license page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/suspended-license-attorney-pa. Driving on a DUI-Related Suspension — §1543(b): Mandatory minimum 60 days jail on a first offense. See our §1543(b) defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/suspended-license-1543b-pa. Running a Red Light or Stop Sign — §3112 and §3323: Three points per violation. See our red light and stop sign defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/running-red-light-pa. Careless Driving — §3714: Three points and a civil liability record if there was an accident. See our careless driving defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/careless-driving-pa. Following Too Closely — §3310: Three points and a civil liability paper trail. See our following too closely defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/following-too-closely-pa. Distracted Driving — §3316: No points but a civil liability record. See our distracted driving defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/distracted-driving-pa. School Bus Violation — §3345: Five points and a 60-day mandatory suspension on a first offense. See our school bus violation defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/school-bus-violation-pa. Hit and Run — §3742 and §3743: A criminal offense, not a traffic ticket. See our hit and run defense page at https://pennsylvaniadui.attorney/traffic/hit-and-run-attorney-pa. Court and jurisdiction in Cumberland County. All Cumberland County traffic citations are handled initially at the magisterial district judge level. Attorney Quinlan appears regularly before every MDJ office in Cumberland County and at the Cumberland County Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle PA 17013 for summary appeals. Reaching us from Cumberland County. Our office is in Camp Hill — centrally located to serve Cumberland County clients. Most clients are within a short drive. 3425 Simpson Ferry Rd, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Frequently asked questions. Should I just pay my Cumberland County traffic ticket? Paying is an admission of guilt. Points attach immediately. A free consultation costs nothing and the point reduction alone can save you hundreds in annual insurance premiums. Can I appeal a Cumberland County MDJ traffic decision? Yes. Pennsylvania allows a de novo summary appeal to the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas at 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle PA 17013. How does the Pennsylvania point system work? Six points triggers a PennDOT warning and mandatory driving exam. Eleven points triggers automatic suspension. Points reduce by three for every twelve consecutive months of clean driving. What happens to my CDL if I get a traffic citation in Cumberland County? Two serious traffic violations within three years trigger a 60-day CDL disqualification. Three violations trigger 120 days. How much does a traffic citation attorney cost in Cumberland County? Attorney Quinlan offers flat-fee representation for most Cumberland County traffic citation cases. Fees are discussed during your free consultation — no surprises. The sooner we talk, the more we can do. Every traffic citation has a deadline. Call directly and speak with Attorney Quinlan — not an intake desk. Call (717) 724-7503 | Schedule a consultation Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This site does not create an attorney-client relationship.
June 13, 2026 · Sean P. Quinlan Legal Services
Traffic Citation Attorney Cumberland County PA | Sean Quinlan
Attorney Sean Quinlan defends every type of traffic citation in Cumberland County, PA — speeding, reckless driving, suspended license, school bus violations, and more. Serving Carlisle and all of Cumberland County. Free consultation — (717) 724-7503.