What type of license suspension is required for a conviction of a DUI?

In Pennsylvania, if a person is convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence), they will be subject to license suspension. The length of the suspension depends on the number of DUI convictions the person has received. For a first-time DUI offender, the license suspension is a minimum of 12 months. For a second conviction, the suspension is 18 months, and for a third or subsequent conviction it is a minimum of 24 months. Additionally, if a person has a BAC (blood alcohol content) level of .10 or higher, the suspension will be a minimum of 18 months. The driver can also be subject to additional consequences, such as a $300 fine, alcohol safety school, alcohol highway safety school, and/or community service. Additionally, if alcohol is found in the vehicle, a vehicle forfeiture can occur. If this happens, the DUI offender may not be able to regain possession of the vehicle. Furthermore, the offender’s registration plate and drivers license must be surrendered to the courts. Overall, the penalties for a DUI conviction in Pennsylvania are severe and can have long-lasting consequences. Therefore, it is important to obey the laws and drive safely.

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