Even in the hustle of Bucks County criminal defense and taking more serious cases, often over-looked is the accumulation of points in a year.
If you received 6 or more points and it is your first time reaching that limit, the driver receives a written notice to take a special written point examination. You will have to show evidence of knowledge of safe driving practices, knowledge of departmental sanctions, and knowledge of related safety issues.
You have 30 days to pass the exam or your license will be suspended until you pass. If you pass within the 30 days, you will have 2 points removed from your record.
If, however, it is your second accumulation of 6 points, you will have to attend a Departmental Hearing. Again, the person gets a written notice of the time/location of the hearing and you must attend. The Department may recommend either no action, a 15-day license suspension, and/or a special on-road driver's exam.
If, however, it is your third accumulation of 6 points, you will attend a Departmental hearing and the examiner determines if a 30 day suspension is appropriate. If you don't show up to the hearing, your license gets suspended until you attend the hearing.
Remember to be mindful of your speed and make sure you know what points you have and what points you are facing with your license if you receive a ticket.