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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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APPEAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSE/AUTO REGISTRATION SUSPENSION -ry L_D
AND NOW, this (enter today's date) GkC. Z6, 20 I T , comes the Appellant, (Type your name)
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1. Appellant's PA operator's number or automobile registration number is:
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2. PennDOT proposes, by Notice dated (insert "mailing" date here) (\o U ZU , 20 13 ,to suspend
Appellant's riving privileges n automobile registration for a period of(Insert length of suspension)
3 rto AAA 5 pursuant to Section O 5 32_B of the Vehicle Code, which
suspension is to be effective (Insert suspension effective date)Ct , 20 13
****A copy of the Notice sent by PennDOT is attached to this Appeal****
3. The suspension of Appellant's operating privileges is contrary to law in that:
(Check those which apply)
nThe police lacked reasonable grounds to stop Appellant and/or request Appellant to submit to a chemical
test.
Appellant did not knowingly or intelligently refuse a chemical test;
QThe conviction on which Appellant's suspension is based was overturned by successful appeal, OR is currently
under appeal. (Attach a copy of the court docket this Appeal).
Other(Specify reason:)
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The suspension of Appellant's automobile registration is contrary to law in that:
My failure to have insurance was for a period of less than 31 days AND I did not
drive nor permit anyone else to drive my vehicle during the time it was without
insurance. (Attach proof of insurance to this Appeal and either a notarized
statement of PennDOT form MV-221 to document non-operation of the vehicle).
Other(specify reason:)
WHEREFORE,Appellant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to sustain the appeal from the suspension
of operating privileges or automobile registration.
Respectfully s . itted,
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby states that the statements made in the attached Appeal of Suspension or
Registration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands
that the statements in the attached Appeal are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Bureau of Driver Licensing
Mail Date : NOVEMBER 20 , 2013
LATOYA TANESIA MCFARLANE WID t 133179283731420 001
920 CHESTER RD APT B PROCESSING DATE 11/13/2013
DRIVER LICENSE t 27676193
ENOLA PA 17025 DATE OF BIRTH 12/19/1984
Dear MS. MCFARLANE :
This is an Official Notice of the Suspension of your Driving
Privilege as authorized by Section 1532B of the Pennsylvania
Vehicle Code . As a result of your 11/12/2013 conviction of
violating Section 1371 of the Vehicle Code DRIVE WHILE
REG. SUSP/REVO on 08/12/2013 :
• Your driving privilege is SUSPENDED for a period of 3
MONTH(S) effective 12/25/2013 at 12: 01 a .m.
Before PennDOT can restore your driving privilege , you must
follow the instructions in this letter for COMPLYING WITH
THIS SUSPENSION , PAYING THE RESTORATION FEE and PROVIDING
PROOF OF INSURANCE . You should follow ALL instructions very
carefully. Even if you have served all the time on the
suspension/revocation, we cannot restore your driving
privilege until all the requirements are satisfied.
COMPLYING WITH THIS SUSPENSION
You must return all current Pennsylvania driver 's licenses ,
learner 's permits , temporary driver 's licenses (camera
cards) in your possession on or before 12/25/2013 . You may
surrender these items before , 12/25/2013, for earlier
credit; however , you may not drive after these items are
surrendered .
YOU MAY NOT RETAIN YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR IDENTIFICATION
PURPOSES. However , you may apply for and obtain a photo
identification card at any Driver License Center for a cost
of $13. 50 . You must present two (2) forms of proper
identification (e . g . , birth certificate, valid U . S.
passport , marriage certificate , etc . ) in order to obtain
your photo identification card .
You will not receive credit toward serving any suspension
until we receive your license(s) . Complete the following
steps to acknowledge this suspension .
133179283731420
PROVIDING PROOF OF INSURANCE
Within the last 30 days of your suspension/revocation, we
will send you a letter asking that you provide proof of
insurance at that time . This letter will list acceptable
documents and what will be needed if you do not own a vehicle
registered in Pennsylvania .
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that PennDOT is notified if you
move from your current address . You may notify PennDOT of
your address change by calling any of the phone numbers
listed at the end of this letter :
APPEAL
You have the right to appeal this action to the Court of
Common Pleas (Civil Division) within 30 days of the mail
date , NOVEMBER 20 , 2013 , of this letter . 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
your appeal to be valid , You must send this time-stamped
certified copy of the appeal by certified mail to :
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Office of Chief Counsel
Third Floor , Riverfront Office Center
Harrisburg , PA 17104-2516
Remember , this is an OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SUSPENSION. You
must return all current Pennsylvania driver license products
to PennDOT by 12/25/2013.
Sincerely,
Janet L . Dolan , Director
Bureau of Driver Licensing
SEND FEE/LICENSE/DL-16LC/TO : INFORMATION (8: 00 AM TO 5 : 00 PM)
Department of Transportation IN STATE 1-800-932-4600
Bureau of Driver Licensing OUT-OF-STATE 717-412-5300
P.O . Box 68693 TDD IN STATE 1-800-228-0676
Harrisburg , PA 17106-8693 TDD OUT-OF-STATE 717-412-5380
133179283731420
1 . Return all current Pennsylvania driver 's licenses ,
learner 's permits and/or camera cards to PennDOT. If
you do not have any of these items, send a sworn
notarized letter stating you are aware of the suspension
of your driving privilege . You must specify in your
letter why you are unable to return your driver ' s
license . Remember : You may not retain your driver' s
license for identification purposes . Please send these
items to :
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Bureau of Driver Licensing
P.O . Box 68693
Harrisburg , PA 17106-8693
2. Upon receipt , review and acceptance of your Pennsylvania
driver 's license (s) , learner 's permit (s) , and/or a sworn
notarized letter , PennDOT will send you a receipt
confirming the date that credit began. If you do not
receive a receipt from us within three (3) weeks, please
contact our office. Otherwise, you will not be given
credit toward serving this suspension . PennDOT phone
numbers are listed at the end of this letter .
3. If you do not return all current driver license
products , we must refer this matter to the Pennsylvania
State Police for prosecution under SECTION 1571 (a) (4)
of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code .
PAYING THE RESTORATION FEE
You must pay a restoration fee to PennDOT to be restored
from a suspension/revocation of your driving privilege . To
pay your restoration fee , complete the following steps :
1 . Return the enclosed Application for Restoration . The
amount due is listed on the application .
2 . Write your driver 's license number (listed on the first
page) on the check or money order to ensure proper
credit .
3 . Follow the payment and mailing instructions on the back
of the application .
Please note : Paying the restoration fee DOES NOT satisfy
the requirement to acknowledge your suspension/revocation .
If you have not acknowledged your suspension/revocation,
please follow the instructions listed under "Complying with
this Suspension/Revocation" .
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Vs. Driver's License/Auto Registration Appeal
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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The undersigned hereby certifies that on dec._ ZO, 2013 , I caused to be
mailed by regular mail, postage prepaid, a copy of the Appeal, Order Scheduling Hearing, and
all attachments, to:
Office of Chief Counsel
Vehicle and Traffic Law Division
Riverfront Office Center,3rd Floor
1101 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
Date: 06.4. ZD , 20 /3
Signatu e:
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Address: q2o OA.at. aJ
City/State/Zip Code: .77)06- P4 /7 O Z S
Telephone: 7 / 7 - 602. - 0576
**This form must be completely filled out and filed in the Prothonotary's office
promptly after mailing the documents to PennDOT **
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Vs. Driver's License/Auto Registration Appeal
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania •
Department of Transportation •
Bureau of Driver Licensing
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON APPEAL
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AND NOW, this — day of 11,1 Anal al , a hearing is scheduled
on the appeal of Petitioner for the .. / 57 day of %AAA/A , 20 14, at 9 : .3dAm
in Courtroom #a_ of the Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, 4th Floor, Carlisle,
PA 17013, at which time testimony will be taken and argument heard.
A copy of this Order has been served on Appellant. It shall be Appellant's responsibility to serve
a copy of this Appeal, all attachments, and this Order on the attorney for the Commonwealth, at the
following address:
Office of Chief Counsel
Vehicle and Traffic Law Division
Riverfront Office Center, 3rd Floor
1101 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
It shall further be Appellant's responsibility to file a Certificate of Service with the Prothonotary
stating that service was made on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
By th- •ourt,
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Judge
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LATOYA T. MCFARLANE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON
Petitioner : PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, • NO. 13-7487 CIVIL TERIVF w
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BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, • DRIVER LICENSE D �• --''
Respondent : SUSPENSION APPEA 6 ;c.
ORDER
AND NOW, this 31st day of January, 2014, the appeal filed in the above-
captioned matter is:
REMANDED to the Department of Transportation for
correction of its records.
DISMISSED and the suspension which is the basis of this
appeal shall be REINSTATED.
SUSTAINED and the suspension which is the basis of this
appeal shall be RESCINDED.
WITHDRAWN and the suspension which is the basis of this
appeal shall be REINSTATED e-fFecAi. - y /� &,1q,
CONTINUED and RESCHEDULED for the day of
, 2014, at .m., in Courtroom
Room No. of the Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
BY THE COUR •
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Attest:
/CaToya McFarlane, 920 chester Road, Apt. B, Enola, PA 17025
Philip M. Bricknell, Esq., PennDOT, Riverfront Office Center, Office of Chief Counsel,
3rd Floor, 1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
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