Civitello v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

The appellant, Daniel T. Civitello, Jr., was arrested for operating a motor vehicle at a speed of 68 miles per hour in a 50-mile per hour speed zone, in violation of Section 1002(b) (8) of The Vehicle Code, Act of April 29, 1959, P. L. 58, as amended, 75 P.S. §1002(b) (8), declaring unlawful the operation of a vehicle at a speed in excess of limits established by the Secretary of Transportation as indicated by the erection of official signs.

*553In response to a traffic citation, the appellant pleaded guilty and paid the statutorily imposed fine and costs. Following receipt…