How are points assessed for minor traffic violations in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, points are assessed for minor traffic violations based on each individual violation. When a driver is convicted of a minor traffic offense, points are assigned specifically for that infraction rather than accumulating only after a certain number of violations or relying on police discretion. For example, if a driver receives multiple citations for speeding, each citation will have a corresponding point value that is added to the driver's record. This system is designed to measure driving behavior incrementally and to take into account the total number of offenses committed by a driver over time.

The other options do not accurately reflect the point assessment system: points are not simply added after two violations, nor are they assigned at the discretion of the police, and certain minor violations may not result in point assessments but many do. Thus, the framework is based on individual infractions, leading to the conclusion that each violation is assessed points according to the established guidelines set by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.