Rinck v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

In August, 1977, Ronald J. Rinck (appellant) was notified by the Commonwealth Department of Transportation (Department) that his refusal to submit to a “breathalyzer test” had resulted in a six month suspension of his driving privilege.1 The appellant sought review of the Department’s action in the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County where, after a hearing, his appeal was dismissed. A further appeal was taken to this Court. During the pendency of these appeals, the effect of the suspension was in abeyance in accordance with Section 1550(b) of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.…