Commonwealth, Department of Transportation v. Gross

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

On January 18, 1973, a traffic complaint was filed against appellee, Barbara Ann Gross, charging her with a violation of Section 3002(b) (4) of the Motor Vehicle Code1 for operating her automobile at a speed of 57 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone. Appellee paid the fine and costs on February 1, 1973, thereby pleading guilty and obviating an appearance before the District Magistrate. The magistrate forwarded a report of the conviction to the Department of Transportation, which report consisted of the traffic complaint containing the magistrate’s signature and…