PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits

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PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits

July 24, 2020

Effective July 23, expiration dates for driver licenses, photo ID cards and learner’s permits scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020 through August 31, 2020, have been extended until August 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This extension includes camera cards. Additionally, limited services are available at some […]

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PENNDOT UPDATE: Closures

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PENNDOT UPDATE: Closures

March 17, 2020

Note: Carolyn’s Notary Service will remain open. Review our business hours The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is implementing the following operational changes in response to Governor Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19. All Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers in Pennsylvania will be closed for two weeks effective close of business on Monday, March […]

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PA turnpike tolls increased 6% on January 5, 2020

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PA turnpike tolls increased 6% on January 5, 2020

January 6, 2020

According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, tolls increased 6%  as of January 5, 2020. The most common toll for a passenger vehicle will increase from $1.40 to $1.50 for E-ZPass customers and from $2.30 to $2.50 for cash customers. Class-5 tractor-trailers will see an increase from $3.70 to $4.00 for E-ZPass holders and from $16.30 […]

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PennDOT launches program testing digital license plates

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PennDOT launches program testing digital license plates

August 15, 2019

As vehicles are becoming more technologically advanced inside, the testing of external features is becoming more common. PennDOT began testing digital license plates in a recently launched 18-month pilot program. There are several goals of the digital license plates, including keeping people and communities safe by assisting emergency crews in locating crashes faster and helping […]

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PennDOT adjusts title and registration fees, effective July 1, 2019

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PennDOT adjusts title and registration fees, effective July 1, 2019

July 3, 2019

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has amended many sections of Title 75 of Act 89, which was put in place for the purpose of increasing public safety, driving commerce, creating jobs and providing reliable funding for our transportation needs. All amendments are outlined below and include slight increases to various registration and title fees based […]

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U.S. 222 Bridge Repairs Resume near Ephrata; ​​Motorists should expect long-term single-lane restrictions – May 15 to November 22.

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U.S. 222 Bridge Repairs Resume near Ephrata; ​​Motorists should expect long-term single-lane restrictions – May 15 to November 22.

April 20, 2019

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that at 9:00 PM Monday night, April 15, weather permitting, bridge painting crews will begin work on the East Mohler Church Road bridge over U.S. 222 in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. PennDOT advises travelers that they may encounter short-term nighttime single-lane traffic restrictions over […]

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