Driving Under DUI Suspension
Driving While Suspended Under 75 Pa.C.S. §1543(b)
A charge under 75 Pa.C.S. §1543(b) arises when a person drives while their operating privilege is suspended for a DUI-related offense. Mark D. Hauser, Esquire, has more than 30 years of legal experience defending these charges in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.
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What the statute carries
Consequences of a §1543(b) charge
Under 75 Pa.C.S. §1543(b), the penalties can go well beyond a traffic ticket. Each consequence below should be reviewed against the specific facts of your stop and your record.
Possible jail time
Section 1543(b) carries mandatory minimum incarceration for qualifying violations, so a conviction can mean time in custody and not only a fine.
Substantial fines
Mandatory fines are attached to a conviction, and the total cost can rise quickly when fines, court costs, and reinstatement requirements are added together.
Extended suspensions
Suspension periods can run consecutively with the original DUI-related suspension, extending the time before your driving privilege is restored.
If you have received a §1543(b) summons, act before your court date
Review of the traffic stop, notice requirements, and the statutory defenses available to you is most useful before your first municipal or district court appearance.