F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
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How do I respond to a traffic or non-traffic citation?
When you receive either citation, you have 10 days to respond. Failure to respond may result in an arrest warrant being issued for your arrest and PENN DOT may suspend your driver's license. The District Judge for the Borough is Judge Gaffney located at District Court, 962 Town Center, New Britain, PA 18901 (Mag Dist No 07-2-08).
How do I respond to a parking ticket?
Parking tickets are issued under the authority of either Borough Ordinances or the PA Motor Vehicle Code for parking restrictions in certain places. If you fail to respond to a parking ticket within 48 hours of the issue date, the issuing officer may withdraw the ticket and file a traffic citation which may cost you more than $106 instead of the $15 for the initial parking ticket ($25 for Handicap Only Parking tickets). Parking ticket payments may be mailed to the Police Department or dropped off in person.
The most common parking offenses include parking in the wrong direction, double parking, parking in a crosswalk, parking too close to a fire hydrant, parking too close to an intersection or stop sign, parking on a cul-de-sac street wtihin the Borough and blocking a private driveway.
How do I obtain a copy of an accident report?
Reports can be obtained for a $15 fee by contacting the Police Department at 215-345-1080.
How do I obtain a Criminal History Check?
The New Britain Borough Police Department does not release or perform Criminal History Checks, however, you may visit the Pennsylvania State Police web site and for a fee, you may request a Criminal History Check online.
Do I need a Solicitation Permit to go door-to-door in the Borough?
Yes. Go to the Ordinance page on this website and download the Solicitation Application to find out more information.
Have I received points on my driving record as a result of a traffic citation or accident?
Please visit our "Get Smart" page on this website or go do the Penn Dot website for this information.
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