by Bickerton Law | Aug 19, 2022 | Blog, Blog Posts, Traffic Ticket
With Back to School season in full swing, it’s important to be aware of the laws that are specific to school buses and active school zones. Stopping for School Buses Under Pennsylvania law, all drivers are required to stop for a school bus that has its stop arm down... by Bickerton Law | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog, Know The Law, Traffic Ticket
This holiday season, the Pennsylvania State Police is doing Operation Safe Holiday to enforce seat belt and drunk driving laws. In Pennsylvania, you can receive a ticket if you don’t wear a seat belt or fail to ensure that your underage passengers are properly... by Lea Bickerton | Sep 11, 2013 | Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, Traffic Ticket
WPXI reports that 60 Pittsburgh-area drivers received traffic citations for improper use of the carpool/high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on the Parkway North. Under the law, the HOV lane may only be used by motorcycle operators and cars that are carrying at least... by Lea Bickerton | Nov 2, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Fines, Traffic Ticket
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a law prohibiting drivers from sending text messages or otherwise composing written messages (email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) while driving. The prohibition does not include devices used “exclusively” for the... by Lea Bickerton | Apr 28, 2009 | Proposed Laws, Traffic Ticket
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation amending the state’s seatbelt laws. Under the current laws, the failure to properly restrain a child between the ages of four and eight is a secondary offense. Therefore, a person may only be... by Lea Bickerton | Apr 28, 2009 | Proposed Laws, Traffic Ticket
In addition to passing restrictions on junior drivers, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation that amends Sections 4527 and 4581(a) and (b) of the Vehicle Code. The proposed legislation prohibits vehicles from having any DVD player, television,... 
