Over the speed limit by 35 mph? Pay fine of $300K
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BBC article on record speeding fine
BBC article on record speeding fine
The man was reportedly caught driving a red Ferrari Testarossa at 137km/h (85mph) through a village.
The penalty was calculated based on the unnamed motorist's wealth - assessed by the court as $22.7m (£14.1m) - and because he was a repeat offender.
It is more than double Switzerland's previous record speeding fine - handed to a Porsche driver in Zurich in 2008.
In the latest case, the motorist was clocked speeding 57km/h (35mph) faster than the limit, according to the cantonal court in St Gallen, eastern Switzerland.
"The accused ignored elementary traffic rules with a powerful vehicle out of a pure desire for speed," the court said in its judgement.
Swiss media reported that the man owns a villa with five luxury cars, including the Ferrari.
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What would the fine be if you were a broke pos.? 10 bucks?? Thats a screwed up way to determine a fine.HT SYSTEM-
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No sympathy. If you can afford a Testarosa, you can afford the insurance, and ALLLLL the other expenses that come with it.I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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This is an example of Socialism. He is being punished for being rich.
I am not saying that he should not have some punishment by breaking the law and being a repeat offender. A more fitting punishment would be suspending his license to drive.Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t -
For the record, I hate socialism, but also feel no pity for rich people acting stupid.I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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For the record, I hate socialism, but also feel no pity for rich people acting stupid.
"Speeding" isn't necessarily acting stupid. 35 mph over the speed limit is certainly excessive but I can't say I've never done it, and I certainly have never owned a Ferrari.
As far as the fine goes... the point of a fine is a deterrent / punishment, so I guess it makes sense that it should be something that the offender would "feel". If I got a ticket for 300 bucks, it would definitely hurt, and it's a deterrent when I notice my speedo going up past 80. That guy could get 300 dollar tickets all day long and it wouldn't deter him in the slightest.
So while I don't like the idea that that money is going to big brother, philosophically it does make sense.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
No sympathy. If you can afford a Testarosa, you can afford the insurance, and ALLLLL the other expenses that come with it.
Interesting take on it. So lets move that thought elsewhere. You pay 100 bucks for license plates now,just an example, you would have no problem paying 500 because maybe you could afford it?
You and your buddy park in a no parking zone. Your ticket is 300 and his is 20 bucks...no problem with that ?
You get a ticket for jaywalking, your neighbor does too since your walking together, your ticket is 200 and his is 10 bucks. Seems fair.
You go in the hospital for kidney stones, your bill,because you could afford it, is 20 grand, the person next to you,same thing, pays 200 bucks. Yeah, thats fair.
In all those scenario's, who makes out ? Where is the motivation to make more money as long as there are enough of those " WHO COULD AFFORD IT" to cover your butt ?HT SYSTEM-
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Personally I agree with this. A fine for breaking the law and endangering people is supposed to detour the activity. If that guy gets charged $400 for the offense, that certainly will not be a detourant. 300K is damn sure a detourant. I am not at all saying that ALL fines should be based on wealth or income, but this makes some sense to me. Admittedly, there is a very fine line here!!!! Look at it this way - it's still much cheaper than the lawsuit that would happen if he killed someone while doing that stupid crap.Shawn
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How about suspending the guys license and tags for a few months.
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hearingimpared wrote: »How about suspending the guys license and tags for a few months.
That would work too and probably a better solution!Shawn
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Personally I agree with this. A fine for breaking the law and endangering people is supposed to detour the activity. If that guy gets charged $400 for the offense, that certainly will not be a detourant. 300K is damn sure a detourant. I am not at all saying that ALL fines should be based on wealth or income, but this makes some sense to me. Admittedly, there is a very fine line here!!!! Look at it this way - it's still much cheaper than the lawsuit that would happen if he killed someone while doing that stupid crap.
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bobman1235 wrote: »Deter. Deterrent.
Ha ha ha when I first read Shawn's post I thought it said, "deodorant." -
hearingimpared wrote: »How about suspending the guys license and tags for a few months.
Exactly. It's not about the money, it's about your driving privileges.
If you're seriously a repeat offender, they can suspend based on accumulated infraction points. There's no need to cover a mortgage with someone else's speeding charge. -
bobman1235 wrote: »Deter. Deterrent.
I kind of like detour-ant. It makes you think of the same thing, going around the wanted path.
However, it definitely comes from deter. -
bobman1235 wrote: »Deter. Deterrent.
My mother would thank you for correcting my improper spelling. I am sure that I will never mispell it again. But, you have to admit that it kind of fits..........Shawn
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hearingimpared wrote: »How about suspending the guys license and tags for a few months.
Plus impounding the car for 6 months to make sure he's not driving it. That way, all the poor guys at the impound yard could have some fun.HT SYSTEM-
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I wish we have that kind of speeding tickets fine in Hollywood, Beverely Hills and Bel Air area. Then, California won't be so broke like now.
No, I am not supporting any kind of socialism or supporting in anyway that rich people should be punished harsher. The only reason I am saying is coz I hate that California to be the poorest among the 48 states and without a budget plan after the end of fiscal years for many past years.
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I wish we have that kind of speeding tickets fine in Hollywood, Beverely Hills and Bel Air area. Then, California won't be so broke like now.
No, I am not supporting any kind of socialism or supporting in anyway that rich people should be punished harsher. The only reason I am saying is coz I hate that California to be the poorest among the 48 states and without a budget plan after the end of fiscal years for many past years.
Hey, but that's what happened when you have the actor for Governor!
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Just for giggles, when was the last time Cali had a balanced budget? Just askin' because I really don't remember.HT SYSTEM-
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No sympathy. If you can afford a Testarosa, you can afford the insurance, and ALLLLL the other expenses that come with it.
I agree..................but come on $300K; that's the most absurd thing I've ever read. ABSURD.
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Hold on to your hats and glasses boys and girls; If you think this can't happen in America, you may be in for a rude awakening. A wealth tax may in it's current form be unconstitutional, but the estate tax sets a very dangerous precedent for these matters.
No sympathy for the speed junky, but at the same time, VERY slippery slope.Just for giggles, when was the last time Cali had a balanced budget? Just askin' because I really don't remember.
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Of course, the Ferrari in question is capable of stopping from 85mph faster than most cars can from 30mph. Therefore, I don't see the problem.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Of course, the Ferrari in question is capable of stopping from 85mph faster than most cars can from 30mph. Therefore, I don't see the problem.
Not to mention the fact that driving a Ferrari automatically improves ones reaction time appropriately as well. :rolleyes: -
My mother would thank you for correcting my improper spelling. I am sure that I will never mispell it again. But, you have to admit that it kind of fits..........
I would have let it go but you had it in there THREE TIMES and it was giving me a seizure
I wish we have that kind of speeding tickets fine in Hollywood, Beverely Hills and Bel Air area. Then, California won't be so broke like now.
Are you out of your gourd? All California does is tax tax tax up the ****. THe problem isn't that they need more income, it's that they need to learn how to spend the money they already rape their citizens out of. YOu LITERALLY cannot cross a street in California without being ticketed, and you think stiffer fines are what will help the state out of the mess it's in?! HA!If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
Not to mention the fact that driving a Ferrari automatically improves ones reaction time appropriately as well. :rolleyes:
You obviously don't know much about high performance cars.Political Correctness'.........defined
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bobman1235 wrote: »
Are you out of your gourd? All California does is tax tax tax up the ****. THe problem isn't that they need more income, it's that they need to learn how to spend the money they already rape their citizens out of. YOu LITERALLY cannot cross a street in California without being ticketed, and you think stiffer fines are what will help the state out of the mess it's in?! HA!
You would probably know that the Californians knew about the up up in the **** taxes we are paying. And trust me, we are sick of it. And also, you don't know how crazy some of these celebs drive on the streets around those areas. They are putting every other drivers at risk for the sake of a minute less of their time sitting in the vehicle. I know they are important and all but hey, it's someone else life involved in it too. Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin: -
Of course, the Ferrari in question is capable of stopping from 85mph faster than most cars can from 30mph. Therefore, I don't see the problem.
Not only that but if there is a traffic light on that road lives will actually be saved. For example, if the light turns yellow the Ferrari will easily make it through before turning red. The guy going 30 will not make it, pull out in front of a school bus and kill all the passengers. Think of the children!
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Just for giggles, when was the last time Cali had a balanced budget? Just askin' because I really don't remember.
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I agree..................but come on $300K; that's the most absurd thing I've ever read. ABSURD.
H9The penalty was calculated based on the unnamed motorist's wealth ...... and because he was a repeat offender.
Clearly the normal fines weren't getting the point across.
Let's all chip in to help pay his fine...he's clearly being randomly singled out because he's wealthy.:rolleyes: -
hearingimpared wrote: »How about suspending the guys license and tags for a few months.
Agreed... but going one step further and perhaps most appropriate would be to impound the car as well, seeing as though he is a repeat offender. That is what can and does happen with drunk drivers all the time.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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