Namely, Switzerland no longer calculates fixed sentences according to a certain seriousness of the offense, but bases it on individual income. The suspended sentence only comes into effect if the person is caught for a similar offense within two years.
It's no secret that Switzerland has strict laws and they don't joke around when it comes to traffic violations. For one thing, many drivers will slow down and be a little more civilized in their driving than in surrounding countries, and the reason for this is the hefty fines they have for anyone who dares to mess up.
But a millionaire made a nasty mistake when he decided to do as he pleased, and Swiss authorities punished him. Swiss media reported that the 58-year-old apparently drove too close to the car in front of him on the A1 near Kelliken in the canton of Aargau in March 2023.
The Public Prosecution Service accuses the man of not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of him at a speed of 110 to 120 km/h. Based on the video, the police estimated that the distance was eight to twelve meters and at that speed it should have been about 60 meters, writes the magazine "Revija HAK".
The court found him guilty in the first instance and sentenced the millionaire to a suspended sentence of 98.500 francs, which is approximately 105 thousand euros. The fine is so high because it is based on income, which is estimated at 1.7 million francs of net profit per year. Namely, Switzerland no longer calculates fixed penalties according to a certain seriousness of the offense, but bases it on individual income. The suspended sentence only comes into effect if he is caught for a similar offense within two years.
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