HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-6165IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ERICH M. KLEIN, NO.: 0
Appellant
V. CIVIL TERM
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, :
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, :REGISTRATION SUSPENSION APPEAL
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
APPEAL OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION SUSPENSION
AND NOW, this _L6day of September, 2009, comes the Appellant, Erich M. Klein,
by and through his attorney, Andrew H. Shaw, Esquire and appeals the suspension of his vehicle
registration, and in support thereof states as follows:
1. Appellant is Erich M. Klein, an adult individual residing at 100 Leeds Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. On or about July 24, 2009, Appellant permitted his brother, Peter D. Klein, to
operate Appellant's motor vehicle.
3. While operating Appellant's motor vehicle, Peter Klein was cited for failing to
"stop for a property posted stop sign."
4. In addition, Peter Klein was cited for operating a vehicle without proof of
insurance.
5. On the date of the above-cited incident, Appellant was maintaining insurance on
the motor vehicle. A copy of the proof of insurance and a copy of a letter from the insurance
company confirming insurance is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A and
Exhibit B respectively.
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6. To date, Appellant has not been notified by his insurance carrier, USAA, that his
termination has lapsed, been suspended or been terminated.
7. On or about August 12, 2009, the Department of Transportation (hereainafter
"Department") mailed a notice of suspension to Appellant. A copy of the Notice is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit C.
8. At no point prior to the above-mentioned Notice, was Appellant cited or notified
that he was unable to provide proof of financial responsibility for the vehicle.
9. To date, Appellant has not been cited for failing to provide notice of financial
responsibility, nor has Appellant been cited for failing to provide financial responsibility, for his
motor vehicle.
10. Appellant objects to the suspension of the registration of his motor vehicle
because he was maintaining financial responsibility on his vehicle at the time of his brother's
offense.
11. Appellant requests that the Court grant to him a Supersedeas of the suspension
pending the outcome of this appeal, pursuant to Section 1786(d)(3) of the Motor Vehicle Code.
WHEREFORE, Appellant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to issue an order
vacating the suspension imposed by the Department of Transportation, or, in the alternative,
schedule a hearing on the foregoing Appeal and grant Appellant a Supersedeas of the suspension
pending the outcome of such Appeal along with any additional relief that the Court may deem
appropriate and just.
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Respectfully submitted,
Date: Q
By:
Andrew H. Shaw, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Ct. I.D. No. 87371
200 S. Spring Garden Street
Suite 11
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-7135
Attorney for Appellant
VERIFICATION
I, Erich A Klein, verify that the statements made in this Petition are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: Q)f Q "A e
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USAA
9/11/2009 9:33:57 AM PAGE 2/002 Fax Server
9800 Fredericlaburg Road
San Antonio, Texas 78288
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USAAAcptember 11, 2009
FAXED BINDER FOR CONFIRMATION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
THIS DOES NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF AN INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD
USE THIS FAX AS EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE FOR: ERICH MAX KLEIN
REGISTERED OWNER: ERICH MAX KLEIN
REGISTRATION ADDRESS:
100 LEEDS RD
NEWVILLE PA 17241-9597
USAA POLICY NUMBER: USAA 01529 62 54U 7104 4
EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2009 EXPIRATION: Until Terminated
VEHICLE: 2004 SUZUKI VERONA S/V
KL5VJ52L24B 112581
(X) PROTECTS YOUR INTEREST WITH $250 COMPREHENSIVE AND $500
COLLISION DEDUCTIBLES
LOSS PAYEE
M AND T CREDIT CORP
PO BOX 4005
BUFFALO NY 14240
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL US AT 1-800-531-USAA (8722).
Sincerely,
Ana B. Franco
Member Relationship Specialist
San Antonio Policy Service
Registered with the Texas Insurance Commissioner
United Services Automobile Association
USAA * 1529 62 6421279.22140.AO.AOSIS
EXHIBIT
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPAR'TMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
PO BOX 68674
HARRISBURG, PA 17106.8674
P. 001
Aug. 12 2009 09:10AM P1
www-dms.state.paus YID# 092189999001666 001
TITLE# 60632148
PROCESSING DATE 040505
TRANSACTION CODE 00340
ERICH M KLEIN
100 LEEDS RD
NEYVILLE, PA 17241
OFFICIAL, NOTICE MAIL DATE,-- 08112//89
Dear Customer.
73te Department was recently notified that a traffic offense occurred on 07/24/09 involving the following vehicle:
MAKE: SUZUKI YEAR. 2004 BODY 7YPE SEDAN
LICENSE PLATE: l:SZ9523 1I7IJEM 60632148 Vim; KL5VJ52I.24Bl 12581
At the time the offense occurred, you were unable to provide proof of financial responsibility
(insurance).
As a result, the registration for the vehicle listed above will be sompendcd for am =Mths eedive 09/16/!9 at
12.01 A.M. as authorized by Section 17g6(d) of the Vehicle Code_
THIS IS A FINAL ORDER OF SUSPENSION. You are required to retu yew carrot
shelter and card to the Department immediately. Credit toward serer tie sespossm will not begin n *k,
Department receives your registration prodads. Additio Until the
really, you are requited to pay a restoration fee is the
amount of $50 to the Department in accordance with Section 1960 of the Vehicle Code. Please make check or
money order payable to the PA Department of Transportation. DO NOT SEND CASH. Within 30 days of your
eligibility date for restoration, you will also be required to slaw proof of insurance for this vehicle. We have enclosed a self-addressed envelope for your use when bonding and a
return of your registration plate, sticker and card. When the ?g label to assist with the
-- -- Department receives your registration products, we
_ _.-wiltsend-you-a leKterwithin- 3-weeks confirming that they were re66ved7-V,-&-We 3weWs- of iiailmg°y?'-
repistration plate, sticker and card to the Department you do not receive a letter stating your
were received, please contact as immediately. O° p °d"a'
You have the right to appeal this aaspcm iao to the Court of Common Plus of the county of your residence within
d&ty(30) days of the mag date of this Idler. If you file an appeal in the County Court, the Court will give you
a time-stamped certified copy of the appeal In order for the appeal to be valid, you must send this time stamped
certified copy of the appeal by certified mad to:
Peaasykmm Dept of Tnaapmtatioo
Otiice of Chief Counsel
1101 S Front Stred-3rd Floor
Han, PA 17104-2516
EXHIBIT
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Andrew H. Shaw, Esquire, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
following document, Appeal of Vehicle Registration, was served this date on the below
named, by placing same in the United States mail, certified, postage prepaid thereon,
addressed as follows:
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Office of Chief Counsel
Third Floor, Riverfront Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
Date: ?- //- 0 ?
Sup. Ct. I.D. No. 87371
200 S. Spring Garden St., Suite 11
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-7135 (phone)
(717) 243-7872 (facsimile)
Attorney for Appellant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ERICH M. KLEIN,
Appellant
V.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
NO.: 06-
CIVIL TERM
LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
ORDER
AND NOW, this ?J day of September, 2009, upon consideration of the instant
Appeal, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that this matter be scheduled for hearing on
the 4 day of , 2009 at Cl3 0 m., in Courtroom No. ,
Fourth Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Furthermore, a Supersedeas is granted pursuant to Section 1377 of the Motor Vehicle
Code, pending the outcome of this Appeal.
Distribution:
drew H. Shaw, Esquire, attorney for Appellant
? rA Department of Transportation, Office of Chief Counsel
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