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209 - SPEED LAWS V JURISDICTION: PENNSYLVANIA This - NHTSA

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<strong>PENNSYLVANIA</strong><br />

Imprisonment:<br />

Term (Day, Month, Years,<br />

Etc.): None<br />

Mandatory Minimum Term:<br />

Fine:<br />

Amount ($ Range): Except for the Offenses Indicted-$25 3 Title 75, '6502(a)<br />

Exceeding the Maximum or Posted Maximum Speed Limit-I. $42.50 for<br />

exceeding 65 MPH 4 II. $35 for other speeding violations 4 Title 75,<br />

'3362(c)(i) & (ii)<br />

Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit for Bridges, School Zones &<br />

Hazardous Grades-$35 4 Title 75, '3365(d)<br />

Mandatory Min. Fine ($): None<br />

Other Penalties:<br />

Traffic School: For either a 1st or 2nd accumulation of 6 points on their driving record, an<br />

offender shall either be required to attend Drive Improvement School or<br />

under go a driver license examination. Title 75, ''1538(a) & 1549(a)<br />

Other: Surcharges. I. Except as noted, an offender is assessed a mandatory<br />

surcharge of $30 for speeding violations. Title 75, '6505(a)(1)<br />

II. For exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit, an<br />

offender is assessed mandatory surcharges from $30 to $50. 5 Title 75,<br />

3 <strong>This</strong> fine applies to violations of the Basic Speed Rule, the Minimum Speed Rule and Posted Minimum Speed Limits.<br />

4 Plus an additional $2 for every MPH in excess of 5 MPH over the speed limit. Title 75, ''3362(c)(2) & 3365(d)<br />

5 A surcharge of $30 is assessed for exceeding the speed limit by either 6 to 10 MPH or 11 to 15 MPH. A surcharge of $40 is assessed for<br />

exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 25 MPH. And, a surcharge of $50 is assessed for exceeding the speed limit by ≥26 MPH. Title 75,<br />

'6506(a)(4)(i), (ii) & (iii)<br />

<strong>SPEED</strong> <strong>LAWS</strong> V<br />

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