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.

I was cited in Hershey but I live out of state — can you still represent me?

Yes. Pennsylvania traffic cases must be defended by a PA-licensed attorney regardless of where you live, and most appearances can be waived or handled by counsel without your physical presence. We handle many out-of-state Hersheypark and Giant Center visitors each year.

Speeding & Radar Defense · Hershey, PA

Speeding Ticket Lawyer in Hershey.

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

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Hershey · Speeding Ticket

Why Hershey speeding ticket cases are different.

Hershey draws millions of visitors a year for Hersheypark, Giant Center concerts, Hershey Lodge events, and the AACA Museum. Derry Township Police and PA State Police Troop H patrol Hersheypark Drive, Route 422, Route 743, and the U.S. 322 corridor for speeding and traffic violations.

Expect enforcement along Hersheypark Drive, Park Boulevard, and Route 422 east toward Palmyra — especially during the summer Hersheypark season and after Giant Center events. Out-of-state drivers are frequently cited here and need PA counsel quickly.

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

Hershey traffic citations are filed in Dauphin County MDJ District 12-3-04 (Derry Township). Summary appeals go to the Dauphin County Courthouse in Harrisburg.

From Hershey

Hershey is a 20-minute drive east of our Camp Hill office on Route 322. We handle Derry Township traffic citations constantly.

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How we defend speeding ticket cases in Hershey.

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

Hershey traffic citations are filed in Dauphin County MDJ District 12-3-04 (Derry Township). Summary appeals go to the Dauphin County Courthouse in Harrisburg.

Hershey case review

Request a consultation for your Hershey 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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