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 15-day suspension and mandatory departmental hearing. School-zone and work-zone speeding 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 is the Harrisburg traffic ticket court?

Your citation lists the specific Dauphin County Magisterial District Court. Most Harrisburg citations are heard at the MDJ covering your arrest location, with summary appeals filed at the Dauphin County Courthouse on Market Street.

Speeding & Radar Defense · Harrisburg, PA

Speeding Ticket Lawyer in Harrisburg.

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

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Harrisburg · Speeding Ticket

Why Harrisburg speeding ticket cases are different.

Harrisburg is the busiest traffic-citation corridor in Dauphin County. Harrisburg Bureau of Police, PA State Police Troop H, and Capitol Police issue speeding and traffic tickets along Front Street, Cameron Street, the I-83 South Bridge, I-81, Route 22/322, and around the Capitol Complex and Restaurant Row.

Speeding enforcement is heavy on the I-83 South Bridge, I-81 near the Eisenhower Interchange, and Route 22/322 through the city. Downtown patrols focus on red-light and stop-sign violations around the Capitol Complex and Second Street nightlife.

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

Harrisburg traffic citations are heard in Dauphin County Magisterial District Courts. Summary appeals from any Harrisburg MDJ go to the Dauphin County Courthouse on Market Street.

From Harrisburg

Our Camp Hill office sits less than 4 miles across the Susquehanna from downtown Harrisburg — most Harrisburg clients meet with us the same day they call.

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

How we defend speeding ticket cases in Harrisburg.

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

Harrisburg traffic citations are heard in Dauphin County Magisterial District Courts. Summary appeals from any Harrisburg MDJ go to the Dauphin County Courthouse on Market Street.

Harrisburg case review

Request a consultation for your Harrisburg speeding ticket case.

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

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