Can You Lose Your Car for Speeding? – Law in Norway
The Norwegian Supreme Court's decision should serve as a warning to all drivers who treat public roads as a racetrack. Taking part in illegal races not only endangers the lives of participants and other road users, but can also have serious legal and financial consequences.
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Harsh decision for driving too fast
In September this year, the Norwegian Supreme Court ordered the confiscation of a car for participating in an illegal race on the E18 motorway from Liertoppen towards Drammen, where the driver reached a speed of 211 km/h.
The man, who took part in an organized, illegal competition, later tried to flee from an unmarked police car. For that act, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail, the loss of his driver's license for 38 months and the forfeiture of his vehicle, a BMW.
The forfeiture of the vehicle is intended to act as a deterrent
The court stressed that this type of illegal competition on public roads is a growing problem that requires a preventive response. The confiscation of the vehicle, despite its financial value to the owner, is intended to deter others from such actions, showing that the law in Norway responds strongly to dangerous traffic violations.
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Can you lose your car for speeding in Norway?
As a case heard by the Norwegian Supreme Court shows, you can lose your car for speeding, especially when it is part of an organized illegal road race. The court may order the confiscation of the vehicle as a preventive measure to discourage others from breaking the law and to ensure road safety.
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Safety should always be a priority. Financial losses or prison sentences can be painful, but the consequences for health and life are priceless.
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