Dinsmore v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing

OPINION BY

Judge LEAVITT.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing (Department), appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County (trial court), sustaining the appeal of Robert, Jr. and Patricia Dinsmore and rescinding the driver registration suspension imposed by the Department for the Dinsmores’ failure to maintain financial responsibility for their vehicle as required by Section 1786 of the Vehicle Code. 1

The Dinsmores own a 1998 Ford station wagon that was previously insured by Progressive Specialty Company (Progressive). On March 10, 2006,…