How many points is a speeding ticket in Pennsylvania?

6–10 mph over = 2 points. 11–15 = 3 points. 16–25 = 4 points. 26–30 = 5 points. 31+ = 5 points plus a mandatory PennDOT departmental hearing under § 1538(a), where the examiner may impose up to a 15-day suspension. An automatic 15-day suspension under § 1535(e) is reserved for speeding convictions in an active work zone (§ 3326.1); school-zone and work-zone speeding also carry doubled fines.

Will a PA speeding ticket raise my insurance?

Almost always — even a single 3-point citation typically raises rates for 3 years. That's often more than the ticket itself. Fighting the ticket down to a non-point offense usually prevents the surcharge from ever hitting.

Can I beat a radar speeding ticket in PA?

Yes, and often. Pennsylvania only allows radar and lidar operated by the State Police (municipalities are stuck with VASCAR, ENRADD, and pacing). Calibration certificates, officer training records, and the exact equipment used are all discoverable — and mistakes are common.

Do I have to appear in court for a PA speeding ticket?

You can plead not guilty and request a summary trial in front of the magisterial district judge. In many cases we can appear on your behalf, negotiate with the officer before the hearing, or resolve the case entirely by mail.

Where will my Camp Hill traffic hearing be held?

Most Camp Hill Borough citations are heard at the Camp Hill-area Cumberland County MDJ (District 09-1-01). If you appeal a guilty verdict, the case moves to the Cumberland County Courthouse in Carlisle.

Speeding & Radar Defense · Camp Hill, PA

Speeding Ticket Lawyer in Camp Hill.

A speeding citation in Camp Hill is not just a fine — points on your PA record, insurance surcharges, and, for 26+ mph over, a PennDOT suspension and CDL disqualification. We defend speeding tickets in every Camp Hill-area magisterial district court.

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Camp Hill · Speeding Ticket

Why Camp Hill speeding ticket cases are different.

Camp Hill sits at the heart of the West Shore's busiest traffic corridors — Route 15, the Carlisle Pike, Market Street, and the on-ramps to the Harvey Taylor Bridge generate a steady stream of speeding and traffic citations from Camp Hill Borough Police and PA State Police Troop H.

Speeding stops cluster along the Carlisle Pike between the Camp Hill Mall and downtown, on Route 15 northbound near the bridge, and around Cedar Cliff High School and school zones during arrival and dismissal.

Statute: 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 3361–3368. Points, insurance surcharges, and — for 26+ mph over — a possible suspension and CDL disqualification.

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Court & jurisdiction

Camp Hill traffic citations are filed before the Cumberland County MDJ covering Camp Hill (District 09-1-01). Summary appeals go to the Cumberland County Courthouse in Carlisle.

From Camp Hill

Our office is at 3425 Simpson Ferry Road — under a mile from Camp Hill Borough Hall. We are the Camp Hill traffic ticket attorney with a physical office in your community.

3425 Simpson Ferry Rd, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011

How we defend speeding ticket cases in Camp Hill.

Challenge radar & lidar calibration
PA law requires station-approved radar/lidar with current calibration certificates. Missing or stale calibration = motion to dismiss.
Attack VASCAR & pacing
VASCAR requires officer certification and a measured course. Pacing needs a documented pacing distance — often not in the citation packet.
Reduce 6-point speeds to non-point
31+ mph over is 5 points; 26–30 is 4 points; 16–25 is 3. We routinely negotiate reductions to §3111 obedience to traffic control (2 points) or a non-point equipment offense.
Protect CDL holders
15+ mph over is a federal 'serious traffic violation' under 49 CFR §383.51. Two in 3 years = 60-day CDL disqualification even in a personal vehicle.
Fight construction & school-zone doublers
Fines double in active work zones (§3365) and school zones. Prosecution must prove the zone was active — that fails more often than you'd expect.
Trial by MDJ, not plea by mail
Officers don't always show. When they do, cross-examination on training records and equipment logs often shifts the negotiation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about speeding ticket in Camp Hill, PA — courts, points, penalties, and defense.

Camp Hill traffic citations are filed before the Cumberland County MDJ covering Camp Hill (District 09-1-01). Summary appeals go to the Cumberland County Courthouse in Carlisle.

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Request a consultation for your Camp Hill speeding ticket case.

Tell us what happened — the officer, the court, the charge. Attorney Quinlan personally reviews every Cumberland County traffic inquiry and usually calls back the same day.

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