Traffic Citation Attorney in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. A traffic citation in Dauphin 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 Dauphin County — from speeding and reckless driving to suspended license and school bus violations. Call (717) 724-7503 | Schedule a consultation Traffic enforcement in Dauphin County. Dauphin County traffic enforcement is anchored by PA State Police Troop H headquarters on Bretz Drive in Harrisburg, operating alongside Harrisburg City Police, Swatara Township Police, Lower Paxton Township Police, and a dense network of suburban departments. I-83, I-81, Route 22, the PA Turnpike, and Paxton Street generate the highest citation volumes. Hershey event traffic on Routes 39 and 422 creates seasonal enforcement spikes. All Dauphin County citations are handled before one of fifteen MDJ offices, with appeals to the Dauphin County Courthouse at 101 Market Street, Harrisburg. Citation types we defend in Dauphin 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 Dauphin County. All Dauphin County traffic citations are handled initially at the magisterial district judge level across fifteen MDJ offices. Attorney Quinlan appears regularly before every MDJ office in Dauphin County and at the Dauphin County Courthouse at 101 Market St Harrisburg PA 17101 for summary appeals. Reaching us from Dauphin County. Our office is in Camp Hill — well-positioned to serve Dauphin County clients. 3425 Simpson Ferry Rd, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Frequently asked questions. Should I just pay my Dauphin 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 Dauphin County MDJ traffic decision? Yes. Pennsylvania allows a de novo summary appeal to the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas at 101 Market St Harrisburg PA 17101. 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 Dauphin 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 Dauphin County? Flat-fee representation for most cases. Fees discussed during your free consultation — no surprises. The sooner we talk, the more we can do. 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.