The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains a driving record for every licensed driver in Pennsylvania. Points are added to a driving record when a driver is found guilty of certain driving (moving) violations. PennDOT does not note any different point system for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) holder than a passenger car driver's license holder.
The purpose of the PA point system is to help to improve driving habits and to ensure safe driving. PennDOT begins to take corrective action when a driving record reaches 6 or more points. When any driving record reaches 6 or more points for the first time, the driver will receive a written notice to take a special written point examination.
A speeding violation conviction for 19 miles per hour falls on the PA points list for speeding offense for 16 to 25 over the speed limit and comes with 4 points on your driving record.
[Let CarInsurance.com help you find affordable auto insurance now.] As you know since you have a CDL you have stricter guidelines to follow though besides getting too many points you can get your PA CDL suspended for other reasons. According to the Pennsylvania commercial driver's manual and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, you can lose your CDL:
- For at least 60 days if you have committed two serious traffic violations within a 3-year period involving a CMV.
- For at least 120 days for three (3) serious traffic violations within a 3-year period. "Serious traffic violations" include but are not limited to traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with fatal traffic accidents, excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the posted limit), reckless driving, or eluding the police.
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You can learn more about the points system for Pennsylvania and traffic violations for CDL holders by contacting PennDOT directly. | 
