BERLIN — 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.
BERLIN — A German court has ruled that a driver should pay more than the usual fine for running a red light because he was driving aIn its ruling, published Wednesday, the Frankfurt court ordered the driver to pay 350 euros , almost twice the regular fine of $200 for running a red light. It also imposed a one-month driving ban.
The court argued that the shape of the SUV, with its high, box-like hood, meant the driving infraction posed a greater risk to pedestrians than if the defendant had driven a smaller car. It also took into account the defendant’s previous driving convictions.
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