Tailgating isn’t just illegal but it’s also downright dangerous. Getting caught tailgating has also proven to be eye-wateringly expensive for a driver in Switzerland, who was recently slapped with a fine of more than $128,000.
Police state that in March 2023, the 58-year-old driver of a BMW 540d was spotted on the A1 highway near Zurich driving at speeds of up to 74 mph while being just 26-40 feet behind the car in front of him. In most places, an offense like this may attract a fine of a few hundred dollars, but in Switzerland, traffic violations like this are calculated based on an individual’s income.
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