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German court: SUV driver must pay more for running red light

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The verdict dated June 3 could set a precedent for similar cases. The Frankfurt court ordered the driver to pay 350 euros ($365) The court argued that the shape of the SUV posed a greater risk to pedestrians than if the defendant had driven a smaller car. The verdict can be appealed.

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German court: SUV driver must pay more for running red light

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German court: SUV driver must pay more for running red light

A court in Germany has ruled that a driver should pay more than the usual fine for running a red light because he was driving a sports utility vehicle

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The Washington Post

German court: SUV driver must pay more for running red light

A court in Germany has ruled that a driver should pay more than the usual fine for running a red light because he was driving a sports utility vehicle

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Car driver has to pay higher fine for red light violation - because she drove an SUV

Nuremberg - The registration figures for sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are constantly reaching new record levels. A German district court has now ruled: Because a woman has driven over a red light in such a vehicle, she has to pay more fines than other car drivers.

2 years ago·Germany

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German court: SUV driver must pay more for running red light

BERLIN (AP) — A German court has ruled that a driver should pay more than the usual fine for running a red light because he was driving a sports utility vehicle. The verdict dated June 3 could set a precedent for similar cases.In its ruling, published Wednesday, the Frankfurt court ordered the driver to pay 350 euros ($365), almost twice the regular fine of $200 for running a red light. It also imposed a one-month driving ban.The court argued th…

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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