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.

Which MDJ handles Gettysburg traffic tickets?

Most Gettysburg citations go to MDJ District 51-3-01 covering Gettysburg Borough and Cumberland Township. Summary appeals are filed at Adams County Common Pleas on Baltimore Street.

Speeding & Radar Defense · Gettysburg, PA

Speeding Ticket Lawyer in Gettysburg.

A speeding citation in Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg-area magisterial district court.

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Gettysburg · Speeding Ticket

Why Gettysburg speeding ticket cases are different.

Gettysburg combines a small-borough population with millions of annual visitors. Gettysburg Borough Police, Cumberland Township PD, and PA State Police Troop H patrol US-30 (Lincoln Highway/York Street/Chambersburg Street), Steinwehr Avenue, Baltimore Street, and Route 15 around the battlefield and historic district.

Stops cluster along Steinwehr Avenue, US-30 east and west of town, and around Gettysburg College on weekend nights. Reenactment weekends, Remembrance Day, and Bike Week generate the heaviest patrols of the year.

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

Gettysburg traffic citations are filed in Adams County MDJ District 51-3-01 (Gettysburg). Summary appeals go to the Adams County Court of Common Pleas at the courthouse on Baltimore Street.

From Gettysburg

Gettysburg is a 45-minute drive southwest of our Camp Hill office on US-15. We appear at the Adams County Courthouse on hearing days and meet many clients there.

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How we defend speeding ticket cases in Gettysburg.

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 Gettysburg, PA — courts, points, penalties, and defense.

Gettysburg traffic citations are filed in Adams County MDJ District 51-3-01 (Gettysburg). Summary appeals go to the Adams County Court of Common Pleas at the courthouse on Baltimore Street.

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Request a consultation for your Gettysburg speeding ticket case.

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

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