M13KYF Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 A Swiss millionaire has been handed down a record speeding fine of $290,000 (£180,000) by a court. The man was reportedly caught driving a red Ferrari Testarossa at 137km/h (85mph) through a village. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8446545.stm Quote
Beavis Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Kin hell Makes our £60 seem a little paltry Though i have a mate that teaches golf there and i know that they are very strict on speeding. Quote
Maccaman Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Clarkson always says the Swiss authorities hate cars. That fine is ridiculous & has no bearing on the offence. Quote
Stew Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 I'm sure the swiss (and some other nations) base the speeding fines on wealth and income. Our 60 quid is paultry in comparison but not if you are a student or very low earner with every penny accounted for. If a court hands out a fine that made you think - oh dear where am I going to find that??? Then (in my opinion) the courts have done their job as you'll think twice about doing it again. Quote
Ebized Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 If a court hands out a fine that made you think - oh dear where am I going to find that??? Then (in my opinion) the courts have done their job as you'll think twice about doing it again. and that applies to everything - i.e. put the right deterrents in place and crime levels will fall accordingly Quote
Ebized Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 like tying people to the front of vans? remind me Quote
Husky Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 viewtopic.php?f=13&t=31214 maybe clarksons ideas can be used after all. speeding is punished by a number of miles attached to the front of a van Quote
Ebized Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=31214maybe clarksons ideas can be used after all. speeding is punished by a number of miles attached to the front of a van that no worse than some of the fairground rides around now Quote
Husky Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=31214maybe clarksons ideas can be used after all. speeding is punished by a number of miles attached to the front of a van that no worse than some of the fairground rides around now behind a gritter Quote
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