QUOTE (oif2vet @ Jun 15 2009, 02:00 AM)
well unfortunately in PA, driving without a license or driving under suspension is only a summary offense and the driver cannot be placed under arrest(unless PSP stops the driver or out of state)...just cited and released. I mean what would you like the police officer to do after stopping them? My guess is they tell them they are not allowed to drive from the scene and to call a friend for a ride and leave (because they cannot do anything else). Lets face it, the driver is an adult (by age) and will make his own decision and will probably drive again and again and again...but keep up the good investigation skills innocent, you are one heck of a detective.
edited to input psp or out of state
So true, they are adults and will repeat their offenses without respect to the law or law abiding citizens. At least, until their crimes catch up with them and somebody takes a stance defending themself. Although, I would say getting stopped and let go 5 times in a very short time frame is a bit much for anyone, under any influence or none. Then again, my guess is it's all in who one knows, or is affilitated with, as has been proven time and again.