Plymouth County Traffic Ticket Records
Plymouth County traffic ticket records are handled by the district court that covers the town where the stop happened. Four district courts serve the county, and each one keeps its own civil motor vehicle infraction records. Whether you got a ticket in Brockton, on a coastal road near Plymouth, or off Route 44 in Wareham, the court that covers that town holds your Plymouth County traffic ticket records.
Plymouth County Overview
Brockton District Court
The Brockton District Court is the largest court in Plymouth County by caseload, sitting at 215 Main Street in Brockton. It handles civil motor vehicle infractions for six communities: Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and Whitman. Brockton is a dense city with several major roads crossing it, so this court sees a high volume of traffic citations each year.
The court runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Parking is available in a free lot in the rear, on metered street spaces nearby, and in a garage across from the building. MBTA commuter rail service on the Kingston/Plymouth and Middleborough/Lakeville lines gives riders a transit option as well. The court also runs an Adult Drug Court and a Veterans' Treatment Court for cases beyond standard traffic matters.
The Brockton District Court page shows contact details, directions, and current service hours.
If you got a ticket in Brockton or any of the five surrounding towns, this is where your citation record sits. Call (508) 587-8000 to confirm case status before you make the trip.
| Court | Brockton District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 |
| Phone | (508) 587-8000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Serves | Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Whitman |
Plymouth District Court
The Plymouth District Court sits at 52 Obery Street in Plymouth and covers the coastal stretch of the county. Towns served include Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plymouth, and Plympton. This part of the county includes Route 3, a heavily traveled highway that generates a steady flow of speeding and other moving violations.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Parking at the court is free. The court runs both an Adult Drug Court and a Mental Health Court in addition to its regular civil motor vehicle infraction docket. You can call (508) 747-8400 for case inquiries.
The Plymouth District Court location page has up-to-date contact and service information.
Route 3 corridor violations in Kingston, Plymouth, and Duxbury all go to this court. If you are not sure which court has your ticket, check the town listed on the citation.
| Court | Plymouth District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
| Phone | (508) 747-8400 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Serves | Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton |
Wareham District Court
The Wareham District Court is located at 2200 Cranberry Highway in West Wareham. It handles citations for the southwestern part of Plymouth County: Carver, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Rochester, and Wareham. Route 44, Route 25, and the approach roads to the Cape Cod Canal all pass through this area, meaning Wareham court deals with a solid share of speeding and lane-change violations.
If you received a ticket near any major road junction in the Wareham area, your civil motor vehicle infraction record is likely at this court. The phone number is (508) 295-8300. Call ahead to confirm the status of your case before visiting in person.
The Wareham District Court page provides current hours and contact details.
Middleborough is one of the largest towns by area in Massachusetts, and its traffic violation records all flow through Wareham District Court.
| Court | Wareham District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2200 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA 02576 |
| Phone | (508) 295-8300 |
| Serves | Carver, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Rochester, Wareham |
Hingham District Court and Plymouth Superior Court
The Hingham District Court at 28 George Washington Boulevard in Hingham covers the coastal towns of Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, and Scituate. Phone: (781) 749-7000. This part of Plymouth County borders Norfolk County and sees a mix of local traffic and commuters heading toward Route 3 and the South Shore plaza corridor.
The Plymouth County Superior Court sits at 72 Belmont Street in Brockton, right near the district court. Phone: (508) 747-8566. The Superior Court handles criminal traffic cases and any civil matters that exceed the district court's jurisdiction. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, with free parking available on site.
The Plymouth County District Attorney's office is at 32 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301. You can reach them at (508) 584-8120 or through plymouthda.com.
The Superior Court building in Brockton handles the higher-level cases that move up from district court, including criminal traffic charges and civil appeals.
How to Search Plymouth County Traffic Ticket Records
The state's free public case system, MassCourts, lets you look up traffic ticket records by name or case number. The system shows the court where your case is filed, the current status, and any docket entries. New citations can take a few days to appear after the officer submits the paperwork, so if you just got a ticket, check back after 48 to 72 hours.
You have 20 days from the date on the ticket to respond. Your three options are to pay the fine, request a Clerk-Magistrate hearing for $25, or request a judge hearing for $50. At a Clerk hearing the officer often does not show. At a judge hearing the officer is required to appear. Both hearings give you a chance to contest the ticket and possibly have it dismissed. The state's ticket appeal page walks through both options in detail. You can also review general ticket information on the Massachusetts traffic tickets page.
If you want to pay your ticket online, the payment instructions page explains how. Payment can usually be made by mail or in person at the issuing court as well. Do not miss the 20-day window. Failure to respond can result in a default judgment and a license suspension.
For your full driving history, the RMV sells driving records. An unattested copy is $8, and an attested copy is $20. Order through the RMV driving record page. This is useful if you want to know how a ticket affects your insurance under the Massachusetts surcharge system. The state lists what counts as a surchargeable incident on the RMV site.
Fines, Surcharges, and License Rules
Massachusetts traffic fines follow a fixed schedule. Speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit costs $50. Going 11 or more mph over costs $50 plus $10 for each mph beyond 10. So 15 mph over would be $50 base plus $50 extra, for a total of $100. On top of that, every ticket carries a $50 Head Injury Assessment surcharge that cannot be waived.
The hands-free law took effect on February 23, 2020. Using a phone while driving costs $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for third and later offenses. Three speeding tickets in 12 months triggers a 30-day suspension under MGL c. 90, section 20. Drivers with four or more convictions may be classified as a habitual offender under MGL c. 90, section 22F, which can mean a four-year suspension. Check the suspension rules for multiple offenses if you are tracking your record.
The full text of Massachusetts traffic laws is on the MGL Chapter 90 page. Plymouth County courts apply the same fine schedule and surcharge rules as every other county in the state. There is no local variation in base fines.
Cities in Plymouth County
These qualifying cities in Plymouth County have their own traffic ticket records pages with local court details.
Nearby Counties
If you are not sure which county holds your ticket, check the town on the citation and look up the court from there.