Originally Posted by Xfirenorth
In Massachusetts it's a simple formula: $50 for the first 1-10 mph over the posted limit, then $10 for each 1 mph beyond that. Then there's the loveable head & brain injury surcharge of $50 tacked on all speeding tickets. So the minimum fine is $100 plus another $10 for each mph over. So if you were ticketed in Mass doing 60 in a 25 mph zone, your fine would be $350 payable by mail within 20 days, or you can request a hearing before a Clerk Magistrate. Usually the Clerks will reduce the fine if you're honest about what you did and promise to be more careful in the future. As always, having a bad driving record won't help to reduce your fine. We won't even talk about the insurance surcharges you are subjected to. You can buy a lot of premium gas for $350.
Sorry for your loss.
Bob M
Thats not to bad at all unless the insurance creats the chockhold, New Jersey is known to have the most expensive insurance policies in the country at least so I have been told.. The officer told me that court is mandtatory for this violation, gonna give a lawyer a call on Monday, Ill let you guys know how the court goes.. eh.. it looks like my engine mods are going to be postponed indefinatly..
PS. thanks for the compliment blue
