If I live in Pennsylvania and got a ticket in Maryland, will the points transfer and make my insurance go up?

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If I live in Pennsylvania and got a ticket in Maryland, will the points transfer and make my insurance go up?

Anonymous Oct 2, 2012 2 views 3 answers

I was going 58 in a 35 and got a $160.00 speeding ticket. Do I have to drive all the way back to Maryland or do the points just not transfer? Basically, if all I do is pay the fine, will I be penalized with points and will my insurance go up?

Michael Doyle · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:39:28+00:00

You should be discussing this with a Maryland attorney. Since the incident occurred in Maryland-their law takes precedent. Find out from them whether this carries points in their state. If you receive the points, it will carry over.

Michelle A. FioravantiDUI / DWI AttorneyExton, PA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:39:28+00:00

Points for speeding out of state do not transfer to your Pennsylvania driving record. In theory they should not impact your insurance premiums because the insurance company would only check the state that issued you a driver's license.

Charles Anthony RickDivorce / Separation LawyerPottstown, PAPA licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:39:28+00:00

Charles Anthony RickDivorce / Separation LawyerPottstown, PAPA licensed

Charles Anthony RickDivorce / Separation LawyerPottstown, PAPA licensed · Jun 15, 2026

The points will generally not transfer back to PA. Your insurance company shouldn't check out-of-state, but nothing is preventing them from doing so.

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If I live in Pennsylvania and got a ticket in Maryland, will the points transfer and make my insurance go up?

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