BMW Driver Fined R$ 715,000

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 19/03/2025 at 07:05

Updated on 19/03/2025 at 07:08

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The Surprising Amount of the Fine Sparked Debates on Enforcement and the Strictness of Laws to Curb Recklessness on the Roads.

Switzerland is known for its alpine landscapes, fine chocolates, and a robust financial system. But it also has strict traffic laws.

One of them resulted in an impressive fine for a BMW driver. The driver had to pay the equivalent of R$ 715 thousand for failing to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of him.

Violation Cost R$ 715 Thousand

The incident occurred in March of last year, near Zurich. The offender, a 58-year-old man, was driving a BMW 540d at around 120 km/h.

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How Did the Police Identify the Violation?

The enforcement was carried out by a police car traveling on the highway. The officers captured images of the BMW tailgating other vehicles over a distance of 2.4 km.

Based on this material, the local court determined that the driver endangered the safety of other road users.

The driver can appeal the decision. However, to do so, he needs to pay 2,124 Swiss francs (around R$ 13.9 thousand) for the court costs, in addition to R$ 19 thousand more if he wants a new review of the case. He will also have to cover the attorney’s fees.

And in Brazil, Would This Fine Also Happen?

In Brazil, the situation would be quite different. Article 192 of the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) states that failing to maintain a safe distance is a serious offense.

However, the penalty is much lower: a fine of R$ 195.23 and five points on the driver’s license.

Unlike Switzerland, Brazil does not adopt a model of fines proportional to income.

This means that drivers with high earnings pay the same amount as those with lower income, regardless of the financial impact of the penalty.

The case reinforces the rigor of traffic laws in Switzerland. The country has strict rules to ensure safety on the roads.

And this million-dollar fine shows that violations can be very costly for those who do not respect local regulations.

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BMW Driver Fined R$ 715,000

The Surprising Amount of the Fine Sparked Debates on Enforcement and the Strictness of Laws to Curb Recklessness on the Roads.

Violation Cost R$ 715 Thousand

How Did the Police Identify the Violation?

And in Brazil, Would This Fine Also Happen?

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