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You're driving along the road minding your own business. Suddenly you notice a police cruiser waiting under an upcoming overpass or you see a state police officer approaching in your rearview mirror, or perhaps you're on a city road where a local police officer is pointing a radar gun in your direction . . . and you panic.

If you were traveling within the speed limit, you won't get a ticket for speeding. If you're stopped for speeding, prepare to meet the officer with your license and registration—and perhaps a good reason for speeding.

In this article, we aim to answer important questions about how speeding tickets work in Massachusetts and how they may affect your driver's record and auto insurance policy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Speeding Tickets in Massachusetts

• Do you know how many speeding tickets result in a license suspension?
• Have you heard of the "Clean in 3" Rule?
• What is a surchargeable incident?
• Do you know what to do when you get a speeding ticket?

If you don't know all the answers to these questions, read on.