PennDOT, safety partners announce St. Patrick’s Day impaired driving campaign
Pennsylvania State Police troopers will be increasing enforcement of DUI laws throughout the campaign. A DUI conviction can result in jail time, fines, and mandatory participation in the ignition interlock program.
‘Backlog’ texting coming to the Pa. Turnpike
Sitting in traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike? Soon you will be able to text to find out why. Starting later this month, the Pa. Turnpike is set to launch a service that allows drivers to text “backlog” to find out why traffic is stopped.
Pa. residents will need a REAL ID to board an airplane, starting in May
Individuals who want to board an airplane for a domestic flight will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license. If their driver’s license is not REAL ID-compliant, they will need another form of approved identification, such as a passport to board their flight or enter a secure federal facility or military base.
Pa. rebounds with strong economy in February
In addition to the General Fund collections, the Motor License Fund received $269.8 million for the month, $23.4 million above estimate. Fiscal year-to-date collections for the fund – which include the commonly known gas and diesel taxes, as well as other license, fine and fee revenues – total $2.0 billion, which is $99.4 million, or 5.1 percent, above estimate.