ZURICH – A Swiss millionaire has been given a record speeding fine – of $290,000!
The man is a well-known millionaire, who owns a villa with five luxury cars. As a repeat offender of speeding limits, he was judged more harshly by the court.
After he was caught driving a red Ferrari Testarossa at 85 mph through a small village, about 35 mph faster than the limit, the court issued him a speeding fine of $290,000!
The fine was calculated based on the driver’s wealth, believed to be about $22.7 million.
“The accused ignored elementary traffic rules with a powerful vehicle out of a pure desire for speed,” the court said in its judgment.
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The fine was high but,what if he had hit someone? Maybe it will stop his reckless behavior and save a life. He should open his eyes it could've been far worse.
Considering the car I thought it was going to be a "My Maserati (in this case Ferrari) does 185 story.
Nozbest- Of course, he's habitual and wealthy and believes he's above the law. A $500. or $1500. fine would be a deterent.
In louisiana U.S.A., if you are 20 mph over the limit, you are taken to jail