Traffic Infractions

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Traffic Infractions

• Being cited for speeding, careless or reckless driving, or other moving violations may seem like a small matter but there are defenses available to lessen or defeat the charge. It is important to speak with an attorney immediately after being cited with a moving violation in order to protect your rights, weigh your options, and lesson the negative consequences associated with the offense.
  • Traffic violations can add points to your driving record. The accumulation of points can have serious consequences including the automatic suspension of driving privileges, increased automobile insurance rates, and requiring the driver to complete tests.
  • Points will not be added to a driving record until the driver is convicted. Thus, a not guilty plea may be advisable in order to prevent the points from being assessed.
• The primary laws involved when charged with a driving under the influence offense are located in Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Chapters 33 and 37. These statutes are complex, and contain numerous cross-references. Therefore, it is imperative that you seek competent legal counsel when charged. These links are provided for your convenience only.

Title 75 Chapters 33 and 37. Common Traffic Infractions[i]

• 3301. Driving on right side of roadway.
• 3302. Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
• 3303. Overtaking vehicle on the left.
• 3304. Overtaking vehicle on the right.
• 3305. Limitations on overtaking on the left.
• 3306. Limitations on driving on left side of roadway.
• 3307. No-passing zones.
• 3308. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
• 3309. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
• 3310. Following too closely.
• 3311. Driving on divided highways.
• 3312. Limited access highway entrances and exits.
• 3313. Restrictions on use of limited access highways.
• 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices.
• 3315. Passing and overtaking streetcars.
• 3321. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
• 3322. Vehicle turning left.
• 3323. Stop signs and yield signs.
• 3324. Vehicle entering or crossing roadway.
• 3325. Duty of driver on approach of emergency vehicle.
• 3326. Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors.
• 3327. Duty of driver in emergency response areas.
• 3328. Unmarked police vehicles.
• 3331. Required position and method of turning.
• 3332. Limitations on turning around.
• 3333. Moving stopped or parked vehicle.
• 3334. Turning movements and required signals.
• 3335. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
• 3336. Method of giving hand and arm signals.
• 3341. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
• 3342. Vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings.
• 3343. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
• 3344. Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
• 3345. Meeting or overtaking school bus.
• 3346. Emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage.
• 3351. Stopping, standing and parking outside business and residence districts.
• 3352. Removal of vehicle by or at direction of police.
• 3353. Prohibitions in specified places.
• 3354. Additional parking regulations.
• 3361. Driving vehicle at safe speed.
• 3362. Maximum speed limits.
• 3363. Alteration of maximum limits.
• 3364. Minimum speed regulation.
• 3365. Special speed limitations.
• 3366. Charging speed violations.
• 3367. Racing on highways.
• 3368. Speed timing devices.
• 3701. Unattended motor vehicle.
• 3701.1. Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle.
• 3702. Limitations on backing.
• 3703. Driving upon sidewalk.
• 3704. Obstruction to driving view or mechanism.
• 3705. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
• 3706. Riding in house trailers, mobile homes or boats on trailers.
• 3707. Driving or stopping close to fire apparatus.
• 3708. Unauthorized driving over fire hose.
• 3709. Depositing waste and other material on highway, property or waters.
• 3710. Stopping at intersection or crossing to prevent obstruction.
• 3711. Unauthorized persons and devices hanging on vehicles.
• 3712. Abandonment of vehicles.
• 3712.1. Restitution of property owners.
• 3712.2. Stripping abandoned vehicles.
• 3713. Railroad trains not to block crossings.
• 3714. Careless driving.
• 3715. Restriction on alcoholic beverages (Repealed).
• 3716. Accidents involving overturned vehicles.
• 3717. Trespass by motor vehicle.
• 3718. Minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.
• 3719. Passengers in open trucks.
• 3720. Snow and ice dislodged or falling from moving vehicle.
• 3731. Driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance (Repealed).
• 3731.1. Operators of commercial vehicles (Repealed).
• 3732. Homicide by vehicle.
• 3732.1. Aggravated assault by vehicle.
• 3733. Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer.
• 3734. Driving without lights to avoid identification or arrest.
• 3735. Homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.
• 3735.1. Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.
• 3736. Reckless driving.