76-year-old Finnish millionaire will pay the state 121 thousand euros for speeding (1 photo)

In Finland, local businessman Anders Wiklof exceeded the speed limit on a section of the road where traffic is allowed no faster than 50 kilometers per hour.



Finland issued one of the largest fines in the world for over speed. Local businessman now owes the state 121 thousand euros, according to The Guardian.

The system of fines in Finland is very different from ours. There is no fixed amount for violation in this country. Amount of the fine is half of the daily net income. The more driver violates the limit, the more daily penalties he receives.

76-year-old businessman drove on the road where there is a restriction 50 km/h, at a speed of 82 km/h. In addition, Wyklof had previously been twice fined for speeding, which was considered aggravating circumstance. The annual income of the company owned by the infringer, amounted to 350 million euros. According to the rules, the businessman will pay a fine in the amount of his disposable income for 14 days. An impressive amount 121 thousand euros.

I heard the government wants to save 1.5 billion euros on health care in Finland so I hope my money will be able to fill this gap, - said the businessman.