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A car was flashed at more than 300 km/h in Germany at the end of July. (Illustration photo)
Germany – It was still unheard of in Germany. On July 28, a motorist was flashed at more than 300 km/h on a highway west of Berlin, report the authorities and several media, including The Parisian This Thursday, August 7.
The driver, aboard a Porsche Panamera, was exactly flashed at 321 km/h. “The highest speed” Never recorded in Germany, the authorities indicate. The vast majority of cars marketed cannot reach this speed.
This is a speeding of almost 200 km/h, compared to the limitation set at 120 km/h.
900 euros fine
Although the “Autobahn”, the German highways, are known not to have a speed limit, certain portions, as on the A2 where the flashed motorist was, are applied a limitation, sometimes temporarily, especially in the event of congestion or road works. The A2, which connects the Ruhr valley to the Berlin ring road, is regularly subject to traffic jams. It is thus subject to a limitation of 120 km/h in certain places.
For this excess, the driver risks a fine of 900 euros, a withdrawal of two points and a suspension of his driver’s license for three months, said the Madgeburg police.
Speeding “Endanger not only the driver but also all road users”also recall the authorities. “Respect speed limitations. You will run safely and avoid heavy fines, penalty points and a driving prohibition ”they add.