Story A speeding motorist driving at 199 mph [321 kmph] on Germany’s Autobahn is fined more than $1,000 (article)

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This is just absurd:

A speeding motorist driving at 199 mph on Germany's Autobahn is fined more than $1,000

German police say a motorist has been clocked driving at more than 199 mph on the Autobahn west of Berlin. He was traveling at more than 124 mph above the speed limit.

apnews.com

For reference: this is the top speed reachable by Japan's bullet trains.

Shinkansen: Bullet Trains in Japan

The Shinkansen network cover practically all of Japan. Learn how to ride them for free with the Japan Rail Pass, how to book your tickets, routes and extras!

www.jrailpass.com

 

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This is just absurd:

A speeding motorist driving at 199 mph on Germany's Autobahn is fined more than $1,000

German police say a motorist has been clocked driving at more than 199 mph on the Autobahn west of Berlin. He was traveling at more than 124 mph above the speed limit.

apnews.com

For reference: this is the top speed reachable by Japan's bullet trains.

Shinkansen: Bullet Trains in Japan

The Shinkansen network cover practically all of Japan. Learn how to ride them for free with the Japan Rail Pass, how to book your tickets, routes and extras!

www.jrailpass.com

there are different sections of the autobahn with and without speed limits, tho yes, it is surprising.