Traffic Citation Attorney in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. A traffic citation in Franklin 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 Franklin County — from speeding and reckless driving to suspended license and school bus violations. Call (717) 724-7503 | Schedule a consultation Traffic enforcement in Franklin County. Franklin County traffic enforcement is dominated by PA State Police Troop H out of the Chambersburg barracks on Black Gap Road — the primary presence on I-81, US 30, and US 11 through the county. Chambersburg Borough Police, Waynesboro Borough Police, and Greencastle Borough Police handle municipal enforcement. The county's position as a major trucking corridor between Maryland and central Pennsylvania generates consistent commercial vehicle citation activity. Franklin County uses Central Court for all preliminary hearings — rotating Tuesdays at 14 North Main Street, Chambersburg — before cases proceed to the Franklin County Courthouse at 157 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg. Citation types we defend in Franklin 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 Franklin County. Franklin County uses Central Court for all preliminary hearings — rotating Tuesdays at 14 North Main Street, Chambersburg. Attorney Quinlan appears regularly before every MDJ office in Franklin County and at the Franklin County Courthouse at 157 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg PA 17201 for summary appeals. Reaching us from Franklin County. Our office is in Camp Hill — well-positioned to serve Franklin County clients. 3425 Simpson Ferry Rd, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Frequently asked questions. Should I just pay my Franklin 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 Franklin County MDJ traffic decision? Yes. Pennsylvania allows a de novo summary appeal to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas at 157 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg PA 17201. 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 Franklin County? Two serious traffic violations within three years trigger a 60-day CDL disqualification. How much does a traffic citation attorney cost in Franklin 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.
June 13, 2026 · Sean P. Quinlan Legal Services
Traffic Citation Attorney Franklin County PA | Sean Quinlan
Attorney Sean Quinlan defends every type of traffic citation in Franklin County, PA — speeding, reckless driving, suspended license, school bus violations, and more. Serving Chambersburg and all of Franklin County. Free consultation — (717) 724-7503.