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Traffic Advisory : Turn on Your Headlights

As rainy weather continues to plague the area, a reminder to motorists that during times of inclement weather or when windshield wipers are used in a continuous or intermittent manner, the head lights must be illuminated on you...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

In anticipation of Child Passenger Safety Week, a review of PA laws relating to safety seat and seat belt usage in vehicles for children. § 4581. Restraint systems. (a) Occupant protection.– (1) Any person who is operati...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

Please use caution when driving in the area of schools.  Please pay special attention to speed limits at the beginning and end of school.  These special speed limits can be displayed on signs with specific times or through fl...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

Electrical Personal Assistive Mobility Devices are becoming more popular on the roadways and sidewalks of our jurisdiction.  These types of vehicles include motorized wheelchairs, Rascals, and Segways.  Although legal to ri...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

PennDOT can suspend the license plate on your vehicle for many reasons.  Dropping or changing insurance is the most common reason.   Once your license plate is suspended, you must return it to PennDOT.  If you continue to o...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

In a previous Vehicle Code Tip of The Day entry we discussed the amount of points assessed to a driver’s license by PennDOT after a conviction of certain offenses.  Why does PennDOT assess points and what are the ramific...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

Registration plates must be used on the vehicle for which they were issued.  They cannot be moved from vehicle to vehicle without the plate being transferred through an authorized PennDOT agent.  PA Vehicle Code Section 1372 ...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

With nice string of nice weather upon us, more and more people are outdoors and walking along the roadways.  There are rules regarding pedestrians along the roadway.  This is covered by the PA Vehicle Code.  § 3544. Pedestr...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

A majority of people that the police department has contact with do not know or understand the law on transporting an open container of alcohol or alcholic beverages in a vehicle. The PA Vehicle Code clarifies the situations w...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

NYCRPD officers often encounter motorists who have had their windshields replaced.  As a result of the windshield replacement the inspection and emissions stickers are removed from the windshield.  They are often left on a sm...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

During the summer season numerous road construction projects are occurring throughout the area.  Motorists should exercise caution when travelling through these areas.  In order to be seen more clearly by construction workers...
by Lt. David Lash
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Vehicle Code Tip of the Day
 

Vehicle Code Tip of The Day

Underage drinking and underage DUI are both huge concerns for law enforcement.  In addition to DUI and underage drinking charges, the PA Vehicle Code has a section which prohibits minors from operating with any alcohol in the...
by Lt. David Lash
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