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Coverage dated June 8, 2023

Driver slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why

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Finland has a special way of calculating fines.

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  1. Fox News

    Driver slapped with $129,544 speeding fine for going 20 mph over the limit; Here's why (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A Finnish businessman has been fined $129,544 for speeding due to the country's method of pegging the amount paid for infractions to a driver's income.

  2. Fox26 Houston

    Driver slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Finland has a special way of calculating fines.

  3. New York Post

    Driver slapped with $130K speeding fine — here’s why (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A wealthy Finnish man who was ticketed for driving 20 mph over the speed limit has been issued a $129,544 fine for the infraction.

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