Middlesex County, Massachusetts traffic ticket costs

Cambridge District Court. Uses Massachusetts's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticket$105–$265depends on mph over

Insurance over 3 years+$1,629+25% for about 3 years, state average

PointsNo points, tickets are counted

Driver Retraining Program (mandatory, after 3 incidents)No

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How much is a speeding ticket in Middlesex County, Massachusetts?

1–10 mph over$105^[6]^[3]

11–15 mph over$105 + $10 per mph over 10^[6]^[3]

16–20 mph over$155 + $10 per mph over 15^[6]^[3]

21–25 mph over$205 + $10 per mph over 20^[6]^[3]

26+ mph over$255 + $10 per mph over 25^[6]^[3]

Every fine on the Massachusetts schedule →

What do other tickets cost in Middlesex County?

8 other common tickets, using the Massachusetts statewide schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

How do you reach Cambridge District Court?

Address
4040 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155^[2]

Phone
(781) 306-2715^[2]

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm^[2]

Website
mass.gov/locations/cambridge-district-court

Before you go: 3 more things to know about this court

This court serves Cambridge, Arlington and Belmont.^[2]
Middlesex County is split among several District Court divisions. A ticket hearing goes to the division that covers the town where you were stopped, so check the court printed on your citation.^[2]
Civil ticket amounts come from the statewide schedule of assessments set by the District Court and the RMV, so they are the same in every Massachusetts court.^[3]

What should you do with a Middlesex County ticket?

Due date. Massachusetts gives you 20 days from the citation to respond, unless your notice prints a date.^[4]^[15] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Driver Retraining Program (mandatory, after 3 incidents). No. Finishing the retraining course on time stops the 3-incident suspension.^[12] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Pay the ticket
- Request a hearing with a magistrate
- Appeal to a judge
- Appeal to the Appellate Division
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Middlesex County?

Other courts in Massachusetts

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What else do people ask?

How much is a speeding ticket in Middlesex County?

Middlesex County uses the Massachusetts statewide schedule, which lists $105–$265 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.

How do I pay a traffic ticket in Middlesex County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (781) 306-2715.

Sources

Court sources (3)

Cambridge District Court (location page), Massachusetts District Court.
RMV: Pay your traffic ticket, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
District Court locations, Massachusetts District Court.

Massachusetts law and DMV sources (5)

M.G.L. c.90 §20 (penalties, speeding fine and $50 surcharge, third speeding conviction, junior operators), Massachusetts Legislature.
M.G.L. c.90C §3 (civil motor vehicle infractions: pay or contest within 20 days), Massachusetts Legislature.
Table of Citable Motor Vehicle Offenses and CMVI Assessments (revised 1/14/2022), Massachusetts District Court and Registry of Motor Vehicles.
RMV: Suspensions from multiple offenses, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
RMV: Pay your traffic ticket, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Insurance sources (4)

State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).