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driving privilege in Pennsylvania

29 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1955–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Neimeister v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensinggreen
pacommwct · 2006 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2009–2020
2 sentences

2020See 75 Pa.C.S. § 1602(a); see also Turk v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 983 A.2d 805 , 814-15 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009) (Department retains authority under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1519 to require elderly licensee with alleged vision problems to pass a driving test in order for Department to determine licensee’s competency to drive a motor vehicle); Neimeister v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 916 A.2d 712, 713 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2006) (same).

2009In addition, Licensee argues the two cases relied on by DOT, Neimeister v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 916 A.2d 712 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) and Montchal v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 794 A.2d 973 (Pa.Cmwlth.2002), are factually distinguishable and thus inapplicable here. 7 Unlike the licensees in those cases, Licensee points out she was not involved in a traffic accident or guilty of erratic driving.

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Berner v. Montour Townshipgreen
pacommwct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Berner v. Montour Twp., 120 A.3d 433 , 437 n.6 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2015) (ruling that a party’s failure to sufficiently develop an issue in a brief constitutes waiver of the issue); see also Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a). 8 Section 1547(b)(1)(ii) provides that a licensee’s driving privilege will be suspended for refusing to submit to chemical testing for a period of 18 months where any of the following apply: 4 DOT presented the testimony on Pennsylvania State Trooper Thomas Butch in the instant matter.

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Nelson v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensinggreen
pacommwct · 1990 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Nelson v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 578 A.2d 586, 588 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1990). 3 that occurred prior to April 22, 2019, it possessed the ability to do so.

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Turk v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.green
pacommwct · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See 75 Pa.C.S. § 1602(a); see also Turk v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 983 A.2d 805 , 814-15 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009) (Department retains authority under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1519 to require elderly licensee with alleged vision problems to pass a driving test in order for Department to determine licensee’s competency to drive a motor vehicle); Neimeister v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 916 A.2d 712, 713 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2006) (same).

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Wert v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensinggreen
pacommwct · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Wert v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 821 A.2d 182 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2003).

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Vieth v. Pennsylvaniagreen
pamd · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018As noted by an eminent authority on Pennsylvania constitutional law, by the time of that convention, gerrymandering was regarded as “one of the most flagrant evils and scandals of the time, involving notorious wrong to the people and open disgrace to republican institutions.” Thomas Raeburn White, Commentaries on the Constitution of Pennsylvania 61 (1907).

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Thoman v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensinggreen
pacommwct · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Thoman v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 965 A.2d 385 , 386 n.1 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009). her operating privilege would be suspended for one year as a result of her refusal to submit to chemical testing at the time of her arrest.

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Commonwealth v. Claypoolgreen
pacommwct · 1992 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Claypool, 618 A.2d 1231, 1232-33 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1992). 4 what we called “limited extraordinary circumstances.” 134 A.3d at 534-35 .6 In Gingrich, we held that even where the Department was not responsible for the delay, a licensee could still have his or her license reinstated upon proof that: (1) the entity responsible for certifying a conviction to the Department failed to do so for an extraordinary extended period of time; (2) the licensee had no further Vehicle Code violations for a significant number of years before the conviction

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Birchfield v. N. Dakota. William Robert Bernardgreen
scotus · 2016 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017More specifically, Licensee asserts the Supreme Court phrased the issue before it as “whether motorists lawfully arrested for drunk driving may be convicted of a crime or otherwise penalized for refusing to take a warrantless test measuring the alcohol in their bloodstream.” Birchfield, ___ U.S. at ___, 136 S.Ct. at 2172 (emphasis added).

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Dooner v. DiDonatogreen
pa · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Registration is conditioned upon a showing that exchanges have rules that are designed “to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, ... and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.” Thus, it becomes evident that the driving principle behind the regulatory scheme of self-regulation and, more specifically, national securities exchange rules concerning the disciplining of traders is “to insure fair dealing and to protect investors from harmful or unfair trading practices.” [A]ny exchange rule or practice in contra

2012Registration is conditioned upon a showing that exchanges have rules that are designed “to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, ... and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.” Thus, it becomes evident that the driving principle behind the regulatory scheme of self-regulation and, more specifically, national securities exchange rules concerning the disciplining of traders is “to insure fair dealing and to protect investors from harmful or unfair trading practices.” [A]ny exchange rule or practice in contra

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Plowman v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.green
pa · 1993 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The degree of scrutiny is determined by the type of interest affected by the statutory classification, and classifications relating to the driving privilege and the right to engage in a lawful occupation are to be analyzed under the rational basis test. 7 Plowman v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 535 Pa. 314, 319 , 635 A.2d 124, 126 (1993).

2007The degree of scrutiny is determined by the type of interest affected by the statutory classification, and classifications relating to the driving privilege and the right to engage in a lawful occupation are to be analyzed under the rational basis test. 7 Plowman v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 535 Pa. 314, 319 , 635 A.2d 124, 126 (1993).

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Banner v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.green
pa · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Banner v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 558 Pa. 439 , 737 A.2d 1203, 1206 (1999).

2005Banner v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 558 Pa. 439 , 737 A.2d 1203, 1206 (1999).

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McGrory v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensinggreen
pacommwct · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., McGrory v. Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 828 A.2d 506 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003); Schneider .

2004See, e.g., McGrory v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 828 A.2d 506 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003); Schneider .

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Bourdeev v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportationgreen
pacommwct · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001We specifically concluded “the guilty plea with civil reservation in New Jersey cannot be used to thwart the suspension of Licensee’s driving privilege” Bourdeev, 755 A.2d at 62.

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Angelicchio Motor Vehicle Operator License Casegreen
pasuperct · 1968 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971However, in Angelicchio Motor Vehicle Operator License Case, 213 Pa. Superior Ct. 409 , 249 A.2d 788 (1968), we held to the contrary There President Judge Wright, dealing with a situation where a 17-year-old with a junior operator’s license was convicted of speeding and had his license suspended after he turned 18 and possessed a regular operator’s license, stated: “Although Angelicchio’s offense occurred after the effective date (July 24, 1966) of the amendment to The Vehicle Code establishing the point system, the action of the Secretary of Revenue in ordering a suspension, rather than an as

1971However, in Angelicchio Motor Vehicle Operator License Case, 213 Pa. Superior Ct. 409 , 249 A.2d 788 (1968), we held to the contrary There President Judge Wright, dealing with a situation where a 17-year-old with a junior operator’s license was convicted of speeding and had his license suspended after he turned 18 and possessed a regular operator’s license, stated: “Although Angelicchio’s offense occurred after the effective date (July 24, 1966) of the amendment to The Vehicle Code establishing the point system, the action of the Secretary of Revenue in ordering a suspension, rather than an as

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Gingrich v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing green
pacommwct · 2016
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Id.

32017–2017
Knoche v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1982
2 sentences

2009Knoche v. Dep't of Transp., 70 Pa.Cmwlth. 430 , 453 A.2d 690 (1982).

2009Knoche v. Dep't of Transp., 70 Pa.Cmwlth. 430 , 453 A.2d 690 (1982).

22009–2009
Montchal v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation green
pacommwct · 2002
2 sentences

2009In addition, Licensee argues the two cases relied on by DOT, Neimeister v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 916 A.2d 712 (Pa. Cmwlth.2006) and Montchal v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 794 A.2d 973 (Pa.Cmwlth.2002), are factually distinguishable and thus inapplicable here. [7] Unlike the licensees in *813 those cases, Licensee points out she was not involved in a traffic accident or guilty of erratic driving.

2009In addition, Licensee argues the two cases relied on by DOT, Neimeister v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 916 A.2d 712 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) and Montchal v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 794 A.2d 973 (Pa.Cmwlth.2002), are factually distinguishable and thus inapplicable here. 7 Unlike the licensees in those cases, Licensee points out she was not involved in a traffic accident or guilty of erratic driving.

22009–2009
Duffey v. Dept. of Transp. green
pacommwct · 1992
2 sentences

1994On April 13, 1992, the Commonwealth Court issued an order and opinion *440 which reversed the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and sustained appellee's appeal from the driving privilege suspension. 147 Pa.Commw. 280, 607 A.2d 815 .

1994On April 13, 1992, the Commonwealth Court issued an order and opinion which reversed the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and sustained appellee’s appeal from the driving privilege suspension. 147 Pa.Commw. 280, 607 A.2d 815 .

21993–1994
Schaeffer v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation green
pacommwct · 1988
1 sentence

2018Schaeffer v. Dep’t of Transp., 548 A.2d 714 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1988).

12018–2018
Gillespie v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing green
pacommwct · 2005
1 sentence

2018Consequently, it is not reasonable to allow Bramer to risk harming himself and/or others (including [PennDOT's] driving examiner) by taking a driving test." (Designated Appellee's brief at 16.) We have explained that "[a]buse of discretion is not merely an error of judgment; however, if in reaching a conclusion, the law is overridden or misapplied, or the judgment exercised is manifestly unreasonable or the result of partiality, prejudice, bias, or ill will, as shown by the evidence or the record, discretion is abused." Gillespie v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing , 88

12018–2018
Kozieniak v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing green
pacommwct · 2014
1 sentence

2018Id. at 331-32 .

12018–2018
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. Ware green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2009Thus, it becomes evident that the driving principle behind the regulatory scheme of self-regulation and, more specifically, national securities exchange rules concerning the disciplining of traders is “to insure fair dealing and to protect investors from harmful or unfair trading practices.” Ware, 414 U.S. at 130 , 94 S.Ct. 383 .

2009Thus, it becomes evident that the driving principle behind the regulatory scheme of self-regulation and, more specifically, national securities exchange rules concerning the disciplining of traders is “to insure fair dealing and to protect investors from harmful or unfair trading practices.” Ware, 414 U.S. at 130 , 94 S.Ct. 383 .

12009–2009
Commonwealth v. Mockaitis green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2004Prior to Commonwealth v. Mockaitis, 575 Pa. 5, 834 A.2d 488 (2003), this court held in a series of cases, beginning with Schneider , that the Department had no independent authority under the Act to require the installation of an ignition interlock device prior to restoring a licensee’s driving privilege.

2004Prior to Commonwealth v. Mockaitis, 575 Pa. 5, 834 A.2d 488 (2003), this court held in a series of cases, beginning with Schneider , that the Department had no independent authority under the Act to require the installation of an ignition interlock device prior to restoring a licensee’s driving privilege.

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Mockaitis green
pactcomplcumber · 2001
2 sentences

2003Likewise, to require the offender to actually own a vehicle that is equipped with the device in order to secure a restricted license bears no reasonable relationship to the object of the legislation. 54 Pa. D. & C.4th at 124 .

2003Likewise, to require the offender to actually own a vehicle that is equipped with the device in order to secure a restricted license bears no reasonable relationship to the object of the legislation. 54 Pa. D. & C.4th at 124 .

12003–2003
Crooks v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. green
pa · 2001
2 sentences

2001Crooks v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 564 Pa. 436 , 768 A.2d 1106 (2001).

2001Crooks v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 564 Pa. 436 , 768 A.2d 1106 (2001).

12001–2001
McNulty v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1993
1 sentence

1995In affirming the license suspension, the trial court concluded that where a licensee was given implied consent warnings and the misunderstanding does not appear to concern his constitutional rights to counsel, DOT’s suspension of the licensee’s driving privilege should be affirmed, citing McNulty v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 157 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 260, 629 A.2d 278 (1993). 2 Licensee concedes that anything short of an unqualified assent to testing can constitute a refusal but contends that this rule does not apply where confusion and good faith questioning excu

11995–1995
Commonwealth v. Spangler neutral
pacommwct · 1975
2 sentences

1980Likewise, if the addition of the point was proper, so was the suspension; The Department argues that the lower court erred in deciding that Section 1545 is applicable only to suspensions based upon point accumulations under Section 1539, in accordance with our decision in Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Safety v. Spangler, 17 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 615 , 333 A.2d 505 (1975). 1 We agree.

1980Likewise, if the addition of the point was proper, so was the suspension; The Department argues that the lower court erred in deciding that Section 1545 is applicable only to suspensions based upon point accumulations under Section 1539, in accordance with our decision in Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Safety v. Spangler, 17 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 615 , 333 A.2d 505 (1975). 1 We agree.

11980–1980
Garratt v. Philadelphia green
pa · 1956
1 sentence

1964“When the words of a law are clear and free from all ambiguity, the letter of it is not to be disregarded under the pretext of pursuing its spirit”: Pa. Statutory Con struction Act of May 28, 1937, P. L. 1019, sec. 51, 46 PS §551; Garratt v. City of Philadelphia, 387 Pa. 442 .

11964–1964
Hardwick Automobile License Case green
pa · 1943
1 sentence

1955The question before the court on this hearing de novo is whether or not suspension is justified, and since no exact standards of physical qualifications to operate a motor vehicle are prescribed in The Vehicle Code, the decision must call for exercise of the broad discretionary power of the court, and we are required to administer justice according to the evidence and circumstances presented: Hardwick Automobile License Case, 348 Pa. 266 .

11955–1955

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1547 (6) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1550 (5) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3731 (5) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1519 (4) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1532 (4) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1581 (3) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3802 (3) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6323 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 133 (1968–2026) PA 29 (1955–2025) MO 27 (1893–2013) FL 21 (1974–2016) TX 16 (1956–2024) VA 16 (1996–2022) CO 16 (1980–2025) OH 15 (1975–2017) WA 12 (1979–2020) NC 12 (1975–2019) LA 8 (1978–2024) IL 8 (1999–2026) IN 7 (1977–2023) OK 7 (1972–2024) AZ 6 (1999–2025) NJ 5 (1975–2003) MI 5 (1891–1989) AL 4 (1977–2008) OR 4 (2007–2019) HI 3 (1978–2005) DE 3 (2016–2025) SD 3 (1986–2003) MN 3 (1985–2008) GA 3 (2012–2022) TN 2 (2006–2007) MD 2 (2003–2016) NE 2 (1976–1986) MA 2 (1914–2012) CT 2 (1992–1993) NM 2 (1975–2005) NY 2 (1971–2019) IA 2 (1963–1985)

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