Finland Millionaire Slapped With Over Rs 1 Crore Fine for Driving 30 Kmph Over Speed Limit

The hefty fine has been imposed on businessman Anders Wiklof. Notably, in Finland, fines are calculated as a percentage of the offender’s income.

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A millionaire in Finland has been slapped with a fine of nearly USD 130,000 for driving about 30 kilometre per hour over the posted speed limit, according to The Guardian. In Indian currency, USD 130,000 is roughly around Rs 1,07,29,225. The hefty fine has been imposed on businessman Anders Wiklof. Notably, in Finland, fines are calculated as a percentage of the offender’s income. According to Wiklof, who regretted the incident, the speed limit changed "suddenly" from 70 kilometre per hour to 50 when he was driving at 82 kilometre per hour. World Happiness Report 2023: Finland Ranks as World’s Happiest Country for Sixth Consecutive Year.

Finland Fines Businessman USD 130,000 for Speeding:

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