Legal Question in Traffic Law in Pennsylvania

I was recently pulled over by a PA state police officer and given a citation for failure to obey traffic control devices. I was on a 4 lane highway, following him at a safe distance, and HE was speeding... doing 75-80 MPH is a 65 MPH zone. He did not have lights or a siren on. My question is, isn't he also breaking the law at that point?


Asked on 4/26/12, 4:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

A police officer, in the course of his duties, can certainly exceed the speed the limit and other rules of the road. After all, who is going to give him a ticket, and sometimes it is necessary for a police officer to exceed the speed limit. A prudent police officer should use his flashing lights and siren, however there might be reasons why he chooses not to.

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Answered on 4/27/12, 10:55 am


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