A Conversation for Speeding in Pennsylvania
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Not Shakespeare Started conversation Apr 16, 2002
When I was tagged in Philadelphia for doing 31 miles above the speed limit I consulted with a lawyer. It was explained to me that 31 or more miles over the speed limit was an automatic suspension of licence. I went to court to plea bargain, and got it lowered.
Before you judge me to harshly, let me point out that the average speed on this psuedo-expressway is 15 to 20 miles above the speed limit.
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Jimi X Posted Apr 16, 2002
Sounds like the 'Sure-Kill Expressway' 
I'll check with the state Vehicle Code and be right back...
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Two Bit Trigger Pumping Moron Posted Apr 16, 2002
That's pretty standard. We generally jail people for over going 30 over.
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Two Bit Trigger Pumping Moron Posted Apr 16, 2002
No that's how we figure out what the speed it. I asked you how fast you were going !
That reminds me of joke from when I was in Radar Instructor School.
Officer: Do you know how fast you were going?
Driver: Maybe 65 milies per hour.
Officer: You're damn right (as he rights that speed on the ticket).
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Jimi X Posted Apr 16, 2002
Actually, section 1538 of the state's vehicle code does talk about this:
'When any person is convicted of driving 31 miles per hour or more in excess of the speed limit, the department (of transportation) shall require the person to attend a departmental hearing.
The examiner may recommend at least one of the following
- driving school
- an examination
- a 15-day suspension
Not attending the hearing or driving school will get you a 60 day suspension. Flunking the exam will get you a suspension until you pass the test.
- X
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Not Shakespeare Posted Apr 16, 2002
Actually, it was the South End of Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia.
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Jimi X Posted Apr 17, 2002
Ah.
My next guess would have been I-95 or Roosevelt Blvd.
The Sure-Kill always seemed the most dangerous to me, but when I was driving it (while my wife was in college) it was under construction and really wicked!
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Researcher 239897 Posted Aug 22, 2003
I was clocked doing 88 in a 55 in my ORange Sports car (its the color I kno it). He handed me the ticket...$190...ouch. I just wanted to know the amount of points ill be getting and what to expect...plz reply n let me kno...thanks
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Not Shakespeare Posted Aug 22, 2003
88 in a 55 in Pennsylvania means they could automatically suspend your license.
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Researcher 239897 Posted Aug 23, 2003
yes this was in Pennsylvania... Im not sure whats gonna happen license wise. This is my first offense with anything..so I dunno...any ideas?
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Jimi X Posted Aug 23, 2003
I'm thinking that you'll not like the answer, but I'll check back on Monday once I check my vehicle code...
But if I recall from the entry, you'll be looking at 5 points and a summons to appear before the local district justice.
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