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ModelA29 · 01-11-2026, 09:40 PM

DO NOT go to Switzerland.......
The Guinness World Records documented the most expensive speeding fine in history in Switzerland, issued in January 2010. A driver was caught going 137 km/h in his Ferrari Testarossa in a 80 km/h zone, (35 mph over) resulting in a penalty of USD $290,000.00 The hefty amount is due to Switzerland's proportional justice system, where fines are calculated based on the offender's income and assets. The court took into account the driver's financial capacity, whose net worth was USD 22,7 million. The aim of this law is for the penalty to "hurt equally for both the poor and the rich," preventing wealthy individuals from buying the right to be above the rules. The case remains a world record and serves as an example of Switzerland's strict stance against dangerous behavior. The Ferrari may be fast, but Swiss justice is even faster.
BTW that's almost $8,300 for each mile over.

01-11-2026, 09:40 PM	#9
ModelA29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,592	Re: The need for speed … DO NOT go to Switzerland....... The Guinness World Records documented the most expensive speeding fine in history in Switzerland, issued in January 2010. A driver was caught going 137 km/h in his Ferrari Testarossa in a 80 km/h zone, (35 mph over) resulting in a penalty of USD $290,000.00 The hefty amount is due to Switzerland's proportional justice system, where fines are calculated based on the offender's income and assets. The court took into account the driver's financial capacity, whose net worth was USD 22,7 million. The aim of this law is for the penalty to "hurt equally for both the poor and the rich," preventing wealthy individuals from buying the right to be above the rules. The case remains a world record and serves as an example of Switzerland's strict stance against dangerous behavior. The Ferrari may be fast, but Swiss justice is even faster. BTW that's almost $8,300 for each mile over.