Find Traffic Ticket Records in Berkshire County
Berkshire County traffic ticket records are kept at three district courts that divide up the county by region: one in Pittsfield for the central and southern belt, one in North Adams for the northern towns, and one in Great Barrington for the southern hill towns. All civil motor vehicle infractions in Berkshire County go to the court that covers the town where the stop occurred. If you need to find, pay, or contest a Berkshire County traffic ticket, start by identifying the right court.
Berkshire County Overview
Pittsfield District Court
The Pittsfield District Court is at 24 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Phone: (413) 499-0558. This court covers the central part of Berkshire County, serving Becket, Cheshire, Dalton, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lenox, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Washington, and Windsor. The Mass Pike (I-90) runs through several of these communities, and Route 7 passes through the heart of the county from north to south. Both corridors generate regular speeding and moving violation citations.
Pittsfield is the county seat and the largest city in Berkshire County. Most of the administrative and legal infrastructure for the county sits here, including the Berkshire County Superior Court at 76 East Street, phone (413) 499-7484. The district court and superior court handle different levels of matters. Civil motor vehicle infractions stay at district court unless they escalate into criminal charges.
The Pittsfield District Court page has current hours, phone numbers, and parking details.
Lenox is also in this court's service area. Tanglewood and other summer venues in Lenox bring seasonal traffic, and enforcement on Routes 7 and 20 near Lenox picks up during events.
| Court | Pittsfield District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01202 |
| Phone | (413) 499-0558 |
| Serves | Becket, Cheshire, Dalton, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lenox, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Washington, Windsor |
Northern Berkshire District Court
The Northern Berkshire District Court is at 111 Holden Street in North Adams, MA 01247. Phone: (413) 663-5339. It covers the northern part of the county: Adams, Clarksburg, Florida, North Adams, Savoy, and Williamstown. Route 2 is the main east-west road through northern Berkshire County, and it carries significant traffic between Williamstown and the state border with Vermont and New York. Speeding on Route 2 through the mountains is a common violation type in this area.
North Adams and Williamstown are the two main population centers in the northern district. Williamstown is home to Williams College and draws cultural visitors to the Clark Art Institute and Williams College Museum of Art. Those visitors add to the seasonal traffic mix. The court at Holden Street is the single venue for all civil motor vehicle infractions issued in any of these six northern communities.
The Northern Berkshire District Court page lists contact details and current service hours.
Drivers from Vermont or New York who receive a ticket in Williamstown or along Route 2 deal with the North Adams court. The 20-day response window applies regardless of where you live.
| Court | Northern Berkshire District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Holden Street, North Adams, MA 01247 |
| Phone | (413) 663-5339 |
| Serves | Adams, Clarksburg, Florida, North Adams, Savoy, Williamstown |
Southern Berkshire District Court
The Southern Berkshire District Court is at 9 Gilmore Avenue in Great Barrington, MA 01230. Phone: (413) 528-3520. This court covers the southern tier of the county, including Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox (note: Lenox is also listed in the Pittsfield court's service area for certain matters; check your citation town carefully), Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, and West Stockbridge.
The southern Berkshires attract summer visitors to Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, and the Kripalu Center, among other destinations. Routes 7, 23, and 183 carry heavy traffic through this part of the county from late spring through fall. Great Barrington is the commercial center of the south county and sees the most traffic activity. Lee sits at the I-90 interchange, making it a significant entry and exit point for the region. Speeding and failure-to-stop violations are common on the rural two-lane roads between destinations.
The Southern Berkshire District Court page has directions and contact details for the Great Barrington location.
Out-of-state visitors who get tickets on Route 7 between Stockbridge and Sheffield often find their matter is handled by this court in Great Barrington.
| Court | Southern Berkshire District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 Gilmore Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230 |
| Phone | (413) 528-3520 |
| Serves | Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, West Stockbridge |
Looking Up Berkshire County Traffic Records
Search for your citation on MassCourts, the free state court access system. Look up by name or case number. The system shows the court that holds the record, the current case status, and the docket history. Recent citations can take a few days to appear, so if the ticket was issued in the last 48 to 72 hours, try again shortly.
Once you find your record, you have three choices: pay the fine, request a Clerk-Magistrate hearing for $25, or request a judge hearing for $50. You must act within 20 days of the ticket date. The state's appeal page explains how both hearings work. The hearing expectations page covers what each option involves. Pay online through the payment instructions page or by mail to the court.
Out-of-state drivers are common in Berkshire County. If you got a ticket while visiting and live in New York, Connecticut, or Vermont, you can often contest by mail or have an attorney appear on your behalf. You still must respond within 20 days. Ignoring a Massachusetts ticket can affect your license in your home state through interstate compacts. Check the Massachusetts traffic tickets overview for current options.
Traffic Fines and Suspension Rules
The fine for speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit is $50. Going 11 or more mph over the limit costs $50 plus $10 per mph above 10. A mandatory $50 Head Injury Assessment surcharge applies to every citation and cannot be reduced or waived. That means even a minimum speeding fine results in a $100 bill.
The hands-free law has been in effect since February 23, 2020. Using a handheld device while driving costs $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for each subsequent offense. Three speeding tickets in 12 months triggers a 30-day license suspension under MGL c. 90, section 20. Habitual offenders under MGL c. 90, section 22F face up to a four-year suspension. Review the multiple offense suspension rules and the full statute under MGL Chapter 90.
Driving record requests are handled by the Massachusetts RMV. You can order through the driving record request page for $8 (unattested) or $20 (attested).
Cities in Berkshire County
No cities in Berkshire County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. Pittsfield is the largest city in the county. Use the court information above or search MassCourts to find traffic ticket records for any Berkshire County community.
Nearby Counties
Berkshire County is at the western edge of Massachusetts, bordering New York and Vermont. These Massachusetts counties border Berkshire to the east.