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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANI
No(J5/lJ.f CIVIL TERM
RACHEL ELIZABETH KELLER,
Appellant
COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU
OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
LICENSE SUSPENSION
APPEAL
APPEAL FROM SUSPENSION OF OPERATOR'S PRIVILEGE
AND NOW, comes the Appellant, Rachel E. Keller, by and through self-representatio
Respectfully avers the following:
1. Appellant resides at 711 Drexel Hills Blvd., New Cumberland, Cumberland Count
Pennsylvania 17070.
2. The Appellant received a Notice dated March 25, 2005, that as a result of her viol Ion
of Vehicle Code Section 3362, Exceeding Maximum Speed,S points were assigned to her
driving record, bringing her current point total to 13 points.
3. As a result ofthis violation, the Notice informed the Appellant that she was also i
violation of Vehicle Code Section 1539, and as a result her driving privileges were being
suspended for a period of 130 days, effective suspension date April 29, 2005 at ]2:0J a.m.
true and correct copy ofthe Notice is attached as Exhibit "A".
4. The Appellant submits that this is her first license suspension and as a result is not
eligible for a suspension of 130 days per the guidelines detailed in the Pennsylvania Point
System. A true and correct copy of the Pennsylvania Point System is attached as Exhibit "8 '.
Wherefore, your Apellant respectfully requests your Honorable Court to schedule an
evidentiary hearing on the matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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Date: 1.//25/ OS
Rachel Elizabeth Keller
711 Drexel Hills Blvd.
New Cumberland, P A 17070
Tel. (717) 350-3586
RACHEL ELIZABETH KELLER,
Appellant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVAN A
v.
: NO.
CIVIL TERM
COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORT A TION, BUREAU
OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
LICENSE SUSPENSION
APPEAL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that 1 am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Appeal upon the pe son
and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylv ia
Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States, New
Cumberland, Pennsylvania, through first class certified mail, prepaid and addressed as folio s:
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Office of Chief Counsel
Third Floor, Riverfront Office Center
Harrisburg, P A 17104
Respectfully submitted,
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Rachel Elizabeth Keller
7] ] Drexel Hills Blvd.
New Cumberland, P A 17070
Tel. (717) 350-3586
Date: ;.f / .2 "5 los
EXHIBIT A
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Bureau of Driver Licensing
Harrisburg, PA 17123
MARCH 25, 2005
RACHEL E KELLER
711 DREXEL HILLS BLVD
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070
WID. 050779283541353 0 1
PROCESSING DATE 03/18/2 05
DRIVER LICENSE. 253334 7
DATE OF BIRTH 07/22/198
Dear Motorist:
As a result of your conviction of violating section 3362
of the Vehicle Code EXCEEDING MAXIMUM SPEED on 03/17/2005,
5 points have been assigned to your record.
Your total point accumulation is 13 points,
Since your point
points, a sanction of
dated bY Section 1539
record shows an accumulation of 13
130 DAY(S) is herebY imposed as man-
of the Vehicle Code.
In order to comply with this sanction YOU are required to
return any current driver's license, learner's permit and/or
temporary driver's license (camera card) in your possession
no later than the effective date listed. If You cannot
complY with the requirements stated above, YOU are required
to submit a DL16LC Form or a sworn affidavit stating that
you are aware of the sanction against your driving privi-
lege. Failure to comply with this notice shall result in
this Bureau referring this matter to the Pennsylvania State
Police for prosecution unuer SECTION 1571(a)(4) of the Ve-
hicle Code.
Although the law mandates that your driving privilege is
under suspension even if YOU do not surrender your license,
Cl'edit will not begin until all current driver's license
product(s), the DL16LC Form, or a letter acknowledging your
sanction is received in this Bureau.
WHEN THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES YOUR LICENSE OR ACKNOWLEDGE-
MENT, WE WILL SEND YOU A RECEIPT. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THIS
RECEIPT WITHIN 15 DAYS CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
OTHERWISE, YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN CREDIT TOWARD SERVING THIS
SANCTION.
The effective date of suspension is 04/29/2005, 12:01 a.m.
050779283541353
Please see the enclosed application for restoration fee in-
formation.
You will be notified of any outstanding restoration
quirements approximately 30 days before the eligibility
of the restoration of your driving privilege. You
follow those instructions very carefully in order to
Your driving privilege restored.
re-
date
must
have
APPEAL
You have the right to appeal this action to the Court of
Common Pleas (Civil Division> within 30 days of the mail
date, MARCH 25, 2005, of this letter. If YOU file an appeal
in the County Cou~t, the Cou~t will give yOU a time-stamped
ce~tified 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
Sincerely,
~~,~
Rebecca L, Bickley. Director
Bureau of Driver Licensing
SEND FEE/LICENSE/DL-16LC/TO:
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Driver Licensing
P.O. Box 68693
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8693
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RECEIVED APR 27 tOllS:Y
RACHEL ELIZABETH KELLER,
Appellant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LA W
q:OMMONWEALTH OF
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rpEPARTMENT OF
tRANSPORTATION, BUREAU
r' F DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
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: NO. ()5 J/21cIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of tlJ ~I) r : l-, 2005. upon consideration of
ppellant's Appeal from Suspension of Operator's Privilege, a hearing is scheduled for :rit;rd...
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arlisle, Pennsylvania.
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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: NO. 05-2128 CIVIL TERM
COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU
OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
: LICENSE SUSPENSION
: APPEAL
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RACHEL ELIZABETH KELLER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION,
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING
05-2128 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: APPEAL FROM LICENSE SUSPENSION
BEFORE BAYLEY, J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of July, 2005, the appeal of Rachel Elizabeth
Keller from the suspension of her operating privilege for a pl~riod of 130 days, IS
DENIED.
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For the Department of Transportation
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Rachel Elizabeth Keller, Pro se
711 Drexel Hill Blvd.
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RACHEL ELIZABETH KELLER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION,
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING
05-2128 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: APPEAL FROM LICENSE SUSPENSION
BEFORE BAYLEY. J.
OPINION AND ORDER OF COURT
Bayley, J., July 27, 2005:--
By notice dated March 25, 2005, the Department of Transportation suspended
the operating privilege of Rachel E. Keller for 130 days purslJant to the Vehicle Code at
75 Pa.C.S. Section 1539. The suspension was based on an accumulation of thirteen
points and Keller having previously had her operating privile!~e suspended.' Section
1539 provides:
(a) General rule.-When any person's record shows an
accumulation of 11 points for more, the department shall suspend the
operating privilege of the person as provided in subsection (b).
(b) Duration ofsuspension.-The firstsuspension shall be for
a period of 5 days for each point, the second suspension shall be
for a period of 10 days for each point, the thlird suspension shall be for
a period of 15 days for each point and any subsequent suspension shall
be for a period of one year.
(c) Determination of subsequent suspensions.-Every
suspension and revocation under any provi.sion of this subchapter
shall be counted in determining whether a s,uspension is a second,
third or subsequent suspension. . .. (Emphasis added.)
, The assignment of five points for exceeding the speed limit resulted in the
accumulation of the thirteen points. Appellant, age 25, has tl1m convictions for
exceeding the speed limit and two convictions for violating traffic control signals.
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On July 25, 2005, a hearing was conducted on Keller's appeal from her
suspension. She maintains that this is really a first suspension which, under Section
1539(b), should be for 65 days, not 130 days. A certification of appellant's driver
license record was admitted into evidence. It shows that, by notice of March 1, 2002,
she was assigned four points as a result of her conviction for violating Section 3362 of
the Vehicle Code on February 21, 2002. That assignment brought her total points to
eight, which required her to take and pass a special written Elxamination within 30 days.'
By notice of April 8, 2002, an indefinite suspension was imposed under Section 1538 of
the Vehicle Code because of appellant's "failure to comply with the required Special
Examination." Appellant's driving privilege was restored effeiCtive May 30, 2002.
Appellant maintains that she took and passed the spE!cial examination, and for
whatever reason, a computer failed to record it as a passing score. She argues that
because her license was restored she assumed that Penn DOT realized their mistake.
The record reflects no such realization on the part of Penn DOT. To the contrary, it
shows that pursuant to Section 1545 of the Vehicle Code, upon restoring appellant's
2 Section 1538(a) provides:
Initial accumulation of six points.-When any person's record for the
first time shows as many as six points, the department shall require the
person to attend an approved driver improvement school or undergo a
special examination and shall so notify the person in writing. Upon
satisfactory attendance and completion of the Gourse or upon passing the
special examination, two points shall be removed from the person's
record. Failure to attend and satisfactorily complete the requirements of
driver improvement school shall result in the sllspension of such person's
operating privilege for 60 days. Failure to pass the examination shall
result in the suspension of the operating privilege until the
examination has been satisfactorily completed. (Emphasis added.)
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license after she finally took and passed a special examination, her points were
reassigned at five.3 Appellant filed no appeal from the suspension of her operating
privilege despite having been informed in the notice of April 8, 2002, that "You have a
right to appeal the Department's action to the court of common pleas (Civil Division)
within 30 days of the mail date (April 15, 2002) of this notice."
This is appellant's second suspension of her operating privilege and the
Department was required to suspend her license for 130 days pursuant to Section 1539
of the Vehicle Code. See Commonwealth v. Moran, 159 Pa. Commw. 655 (1993).
Accordingly, the following order is entered.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this --z...'1
day of July, 2005, the appeal of Rachel Elizabeth
Keller from the suspension of her operating privilege for a period of 130 days, IS
DENIED.
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3 Section 1545 provides that, "Upon the restoration of any person's operating privilege
which has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this subchapter. . . such person's
record shall show five points. . . ."
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George H. Kabusk, Esquire
For the Department of Transportation
Rachel Elizabeth Keller, Pro se
711 Drexel Hill Blvd.
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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