Bucks County Speeding Ticket Lawyer
A speeding ticket or moving violation may seem like a small problem with little impact beyond a fine, but there are hidden consequences. The more tickets receive, the more problems you will have. At the Bucks County law offices of Attorney Niels C. Eriksen, we protect the rights of individuals facing traffic violations throughout Pennsylvania. We can help you keep your license and minimize the damage to your insurance points.
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Many people get a speeding ticket, write a check, and mail it in without ever thinking of greater consequences. If you want to protect your rights fully, contact an attorney as soon as you receive your traffic ticket or summons. Often, we are able to work with police officers to dismiss or reduce charges early on.
Even if you have paid your ticket already, Pennsylvania allows for summary appeals within thirty days of a guilty plea. In some cases, there are even remedies beyond that thirty day period.
Speeding Ticket and Moving Violation Defense
We are not afraid to challenge speeding tickets. Many radars and similar devices are not reliable. In fact, in Pennsylvania, local law enforcement is not allowed to use radar. Relying on methods such as stopwatches and checking their own speedometers, there are plenty of defenses available against local speeding tickets.
Speeding Tickets and License Points
The biggest reason to fight your speeding ticket may be the added points on your driving record. Your insurance company will raise your insurance rates based on the accumulation of points on your license. Take a look at the chart below, and you will see the serious impact that even one speeding ticket can have on your license:
| Vehicle Code | Description | # of Points |
| 1512 | Violation of restriction on drivers license - wearing glasses. etc | 2 |
| 1571 | Violation concerning license | 3 |
| 3102 | Failure to obey policeman or authorized person | 2 |
| 3112(a)(3)(i) or (ii) | Failure to stop for a red light | 3 |
| 3114(a)(1) | Failure to stop for a flashing red light | 3 |
| 3302 | Failure to yield half of roadway to oncoming vehicle | 3 |
| 3303 | Improper passing, overtaken driver to maintain speed; passing driver to pull In at sale distance | 3 |
| 3304 | Improper passing on the right | 3 |
| 3305 | Improper passing on the left, clear distance ahead | 3 |
| 3306(a)(1) | Improper passing on a hill | 4 |
| 3306(a)(2) | Improper passing at a railroad crossing or intersection | 3 |
| 3306(a)(3) | Improper passing at a bridge or tunnel | 3 |
| 3307 | Improper passing in a no-passing zone | 3 |
| 3310 | Following too closely | 3 |
| 3321 | Failure to yield to driver on the right at intersection | 3 |
| 3322 | Failure to yield to oncoming driver when making left turn | 3 |
| 3323(b) | Failure to stop for stop sign | 3 |
| 3323(c) | Failure to yield at yield sign | 3 |
| 3324 | Failure to yield when entering or crossing roadway between intersections | 3 |
| 3332 | Improper turning around illegal U-turns | 3 |
| 3341(a) | Failure to obey signal indicating approach of train | 2 |
| 3341(b) | Failure to comply with crossing gate or barrier | 30-day suspension and 4 |
| 3342(b) or (e) | Failure to stop at railroad crossings | 4 |
| 3344 | Failure to stop when entering from alley, driveway or building | 3 |
| 3345(a) | Failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights | 60-day suspension and 5 |
| 3361 | Driving too fast for conditions | (if violation occurs in an active work zone and in conjunction with an accident, 15-day suspension) and 2 |
| 3362 | Exceeding maximum speed Miles over Speed Limit: | |
| 6 to 10 | 2 | |
| 11 to 15 | (if violation occurs in an active work zone, 15-day suspension) and 3 | |
| 16 to 25 | (if violation occurs in an active work zone, 15-day suspension) and 4 | |
| 26 to 30 | (if violation occurs in an active work zone, 15-day suspension) and 5 | |
| 31 and over | Departmental Hearing and Sanctions provided under Section 1538(d) and 5 (if violation occurs in an active work zone, also 15-day suspension) | |
| 3365(b) | Exceeding special speed limit in school zone | 3 |
| 3365(c) | Exceeding special speed Limit for trucks on downgrades | 3 |
| 3542(a) | Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk | 2 |
| 3547 | Failure to yield to pedestrian on sidewalk when entering from a driveway or alley | 3 |
| 3549(a) | Failure to yield lo blind pedestrians | 3 |
| 3702 | Improper backing | 3 |
| 3714 | Careless driving | 3 |
| 3745 | Leaving scene of accident involving property damage only | 4 |
Contact Us
Working to reduce your charges or have them reduced completely, we want to keep points off your insurance. Our Bucks County offices are open during weekly business hours, but we are available for evening and weekend appointments as well. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
