The Surprising Truth About Speeding Fines In Massachusetts

If you've lived in Massachusetts your whole life, as I have, you already know that everyone is constantly in a rush to get somewhere. With New York enforcing stricter speed laws, many, including me, are curious about how those laws apply in Massachusetts.

Personally, I would never do anything to endanger others' lives. The point is that if you're driving on the Mass Pike and the speed limit is 65 mph, no driver on the highway is driving exactly 65 mph. The last time I drove exactly 65 was in my first car, a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission without overdrive. It couldn't get out of its own way. Not to mention, no cruise control!

Can you legally drive 10 miles over the speed limit in Massachusetts?

Based on my personal experience, whether you receive a ticket depends mostly on the officer's discretion, which can vary by time of day and location. Legally, no, according to pdonovanlaw.com. A speeding ticket fine is $100 for speeds up to 10 miles over the posted limit. The fine increases by $10 for each additional mile beyond the first 10.

For example, if you get pulled over for driving 16 miles over the speed limit, your fine will be $160. If you get pulled over for speeding in a posted work zone, the fine will be doubled, as explained above. That's why you see those signs in work zones that show doubled fines.

Read More: Surprising Traffic Laws In Massachusetts And Connecticut Revealed

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