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Rich offence - rich fine

Thursday, 5 September 2024 06:30

A wealthy driver is facing a massive fine for tailgating on the autoroute.

He was fined by a cantonal court, but he appealed. The High Court backed the previous ruling and judged that he was driving dangerously close to the vehicle in front. 

Judges considered it a gross violation of traffic laws and so fined him based on his wealth. 

Last year he declared a taxable income of over a million francs – so he’s been fined CHF 108,500.

As he lost the appeal, he will also have to pay all costs. But he could still appeal to the Federal Court. 

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