I got involved in an accident and was informed that my license was suspended and my auto insurance was not valid prior to the accident in Springfield. What will the penalties be?.

Richard

Springfield, PA

In Pennsylvania the penalties for driving with a suspended license will differ depending on the reason for your license suspension. If it was suspended due to driving a car without auto insurance it will likely be three months before you can have it reinstated.

If you are found by police officer to be driving without insurance in Springfield PA, you could face the following penalties and expenses:

• A minimum fine of $300 for driving uninsured;
• A three month suspension of your driver’s license;
• A three month suspension of your vehicle’s registration;
• A $50 restoration fee to restore your vehicle’s registration;
• $50 restoration fee to restore your driver’s license;
• Your car may not be driven by anyone while the registration is suspended.

In addition if you were at fault in the car accident, you likely will be held personally liable for the damage to the other driver’s car. You may contact the Pennsylvania Driver and Vehicle Services to get more information regarding the penalties.