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title: In Finland, speeding tickets are based on speed—and income
url: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/finnish-businessman-hit-with-121000-speeding-fine
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date: 2026-01-13
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original: https://mailchi.mp/pathwright/collider-january-13-26
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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💸 **[In Finland, speeding tickets are based on speed—and income.](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/finnish-businessman-hit-with-121000-speeding-fine)** A businessman just got a $141k ticket for going 50mph in a 30mph zone. “I really regret the matter,” said Anders Wiklöf. Finland calculated the fine as being equal to one week of his disposable income.

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