Massachusetts Fines and Limits Permit Practice Test

How is the fine increased for each additional mile per hour over the speed limit after the first 10 mph?

1. $5

2. $7

3. $10

4. $15

The correct answer is: $10

In Massachusetts, once a driver exceeds the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour, the fine structure changes. For each mile per hour over the speed limit beyond the initial 10 mph, the fine increases incrementally. According to the law, the increase is set at $10 for each additional mile per hour over the speed limit. This means that if a driver is caught going 11 mph over the limit, they would face the standard fine for the first 10 mph, plus an additional $10 for that extra mile. The same principle applies as the speed increases further, continuing to add $10 for every additional mile per hour over the initial 10 mph threshold. This structure is designed to discourage excessive speeding and improve road safety by imposing harsher penalties as speed increases.