Quincy Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records for Quincy go through the Quincy District Court in Norfolk County. Any citation issued by the Quincy Police Department or Massachusetts State Police on routes in and around Quincy becomes part of the civil court record system as a civil motor vehicle infraction. This page explains the court, your options after a ticket, fines you may face, and how to find your records.
Quincy Overview
Quincy District Court
The Quincy District Court handles traffic citations for Quincy and several other Norfolk County communities. It is located at 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, right in the heart of Quincy near the MBTA Red Line. The court has a busy docket and sees both civil traffic matters and criminal cases. You can contact the clerk's office by phone or by email.
| Court | Quincy District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway Quincy, MA 02169 |
| Phone | (617) 471-1650 |
| cmquincydc@jud.state.ma.us | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Serves | Braintree, Cohasset, Holbrook, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Weymouth |
| Special Programs | Adult Drug Court, Mental Health Court |
Parking is available on the side and back of the courthouse. There is also a pay garage directly across from the building. If you take public transit, the Quincy Center stop on the MBTA Red Line is a short walk from the courthouse. Multiple bus routes also stop nearby. The Quincy District Court page on mass.gov has current directions and any updates to court hours.
The court's official listing includes clerk contact info and a calendar of scheduled hearings.
The Quincy District Court at 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway processes traffic citations for seven communities in Norfolk County.
The Traffic Ticket Process in Quincy
Massachusetts traffic tickets are civil matters called civil motor vehicle infractions, or CMVIs. They are not criminal charges, but they still have real consequences. When an officer in Quincy issues you a CMVI, the ticket starts a 20-day clock. You have 20 days to decide how to respond.
If you do nothing, the violation is recorded as admitted on your driving record at the RMV. That can raise your insurance rates if the violation is surchargeable. If you want to contest the ticket, you have two levels of review at Quincy District Court. A clerk-magistrate hearing costs $25. You present your side, and the clerk decides. If the clerk rules against you, you can appeal to a judge for an additional $50. More detail on what to expect at these hearings is at mass.gov.
The clerk-magistrate hearing is informal. You do not need a lawyer. Bring any evidence you have, such as photos or witness information. If the officer who issued the ticket does not appear, the case is often dismissed. The full process for appealing a ticket is explained at mass.gov's appeal guide.
Traffic Fines and Penalties in Quincy
Quincy traffic fines follow the statewide schedule. Speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit is a $50 fine. At 11 mph over, the fine becomes $50 plus $10 for each additional mph. A $50 Head Injury Assessment surcharge also applies to every speeding ticket. The surcharges add up fast. Going 20 mph over the speed limit on Route 3A in Quincy could result in a $150 fine before the hearing fee is added.
The state's Hands-Free Law has been in effect since February 23, 2020. Holding your phone while driving in Quincy is a violation. First offense: $100. Second: $250. Third or more: $500 each. These are surchargeable. Your insurer may raise rates after even a first offense. The full list of violations that affect your insurance is at mass.gov's surchargeable incidents page.
Three speeding tickets within a 12-month window leads to a 30-day suspension under MGL c. 90, section 20. Habitual offenders under MGL c. 90, section 22F face a four-year suspension. The RMV posts more on license suspension rules at mass.gov.
Quincy Police Department
Most traffic citations in Quincy are issued by the Quincy Police Department. State Police also issue tickets on certain state routes and highways in the area. Both use the same CMVI process through the Massachusetts court system.
| Department | Quincy Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Sea Street Quincy, MA 02169 |
| Non-Emergency | (617) 479-1212 |
Call the Quincy PD records division if you need a crash report or want to confirm which department issued your citation. For court records and case status, contact Quincy District Court directly or search online at masscourts.org.
Paying a Ticket and Finding Records
Quincy residents can pay traffic tickets online through the state's payment system, by mail, or in person at Quincy District Court. Online payment is the quickest path. The full instructions are at mass.gov's payment page. Bring your citation number when you pay.
If you want to look up a Quincy traffic case in the court system, go to masscourts.org. You can search by name or case number. The system shows docket entries and case status for cases filed at Quincy District Court. For certified copies of case records, contact the clerk's office in person or by mail at 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway.
Your driving record from the RMV is separate from court records. It shows violations, points, and suspensions tied to your license number. To get a copy of your RMV driving record, follow the steps at mass.gov. The Massachusetts RMV home page has links to all driver services.
An overview of the whole traffic ticket system in Massachusetts is at mass.gov's traffic tickets page.
Norfolk County Traffic Ticket Records
Quincy is the most populous city in Norfolk County and a major hub for the county's court system. The Quincy District Court serves a wide swath of the county's southern communities. The Norfolk County page covers all district courts in the county, broader county resources, and the Superior Court for cases that go beyond the district court level.