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Pennsylvania Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving

On June 5, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law. It is Senate Bill 37, known as Paul Miller’s Law. Paul Miller’s Law bans the use of hand-held devices while driving and makes it a ticketable offense. Pennsylvania is now…
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Berks County Defendant Found “Not Guilty” in School Bus Charge

This past January, Attorney Ready obtained a “not guilty” verdict for a client charged with running a school bus stop sign. The ruling came at the end of a summary trial, which was on appeal in the Court of Common Pleas in Reading, Pennsylvania.  Violation…
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Passing a Stopped School Bus in Pennsylvania

One of the most terrifying traffic tickets to receive in Pennsylvania is a traffic ticket for passing a stopped school bus with its stop sign extended. Sometimes, especially on sunny days, or on curvy roads, a motorist can drive right by a school…
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What do I do if I get a traffic ticket?

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If you’ve been pulled over and given a traffic ticket, or if you’ve received a traffic ticket in the mail, you should think carefully about your options before pleading guilty to it. When you plead guilty to a traffic ticket, you will incur…