Swiss Motorist Faces £82,500 Speeding Fine

25th August 2025

The man was recorded driving 17mph over the limit in the city of Lausanne.

Switzerland has a system where people are fined according to their wealth.

The driver is reported to be repeat offender and is said to be one of the richest people living in Switzerland.

The ’24 Heures’ newspaper  reported that an automated police radar photographed the offender driving at 77 kilometers per hour (48 mph) in a 50 kph (31 mph) zone in August 2024

The Vaud public prosecutors office said the defendant didn’t contest the fine.

Austria also issues wealth-based fines.

Driving to the Alps. Image © PlanetSKI.