Police have cited York Township's assistant fire chief, alleging he improperly used the emergency lights on his duty vehicle to pull over a driver.
If found guilty, Assistant Fire Chief Scotty Bowman, 32, who lives in the township, could face a substantial fine, plus about $150 in court costs and fees.
The summary traffic ticket has a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $1,000, according to PennDOT spokeswoman Fritzi Schreffler.
When asked why a warning to Bowman would not have sufficed, York Area Regional Police Chief Tim Damon said there have been several other instances of York Township fire officials following drivers after roadway encounters involving fire apparatus.