A Norwegian speeding driver has lost his Tesla, which the police were otherwise unable to track. A judge has just ruled that the car now belongs to the state.
Norway does not have rules about crazy driving. At least not like in Denmark.
Yet a judge decided to make an exception when a Tesla owner was convicted of fleeing from police at 212 km/h.
This is reported by Norwegian TV2 .
Last August, the owner of a Tesla managed to escape from the police several times. First at 170 km/h in a 60 zone. Then at 212 km/h in an 80 zone.
It was not until the following day that the police managed to track down the owner of the car. However, it would take several more months before the driver received his sentence. However, it is anything but lenient.
Special law makes it possible to confiscate cars in Norway
Not only has the man been sentenced to 60 days in prison without parole. He is also banned from driving for the next 4 years. The state will also sell Tesla at auction.
This is even though Norway, unlike countries like Denmark and Austria, does not have actual rules for crazy driving.
However, the Norwegian state can take the cars from drivers who drive particularly carelessly or violate traffic laws particularly seriously several times.
– When the court takes into account the circumstances surrounding the entire incident, the court finds that this is such a serious case that current practice means that the vehicle should also be confiscated, the judgment states.
The Tesla, which is valued at between 235,000 and 266,000 Danish kroner, will probably never be seen again by the convicted driver. The money from the sale will instead go directly to the Norwegian treasury.
Speaking of the Norwegian treasury, there are indications that the many billions in the state budget could well disappear into the streets. At least in and around the capital Oslo.
Here, both drivers and authorities complain about the condition of the roads and the speed at which they are deteriorating. The authorities even blame electric cars. Read more about it here .
Facts: The rules for crazy driving in Denmark
Reckless driving is defined as particularly reckless driving that poses a significant danger to other road users. The law came into force in March 2021.
Driving at a speed of 200 km/h or more on the motorway.
Driving at a speed that exceeds twice the permitted speed if the speed is at the same time 100 km/h or more.
Spirit corsels with a blood alcohol content above 2.0
Particularly reckless driving that causes imminent danger to the life or property of others.
Consequences:
Imprisonment: Imprisonment may be imposed, especially in cases of repeat offenses or if the offense has resulted in personal injury.
Seizure and confiscation: The vehicle used for the crazy ride will be seized by the police for the purpose of confiscation and sale. This applies regardless of who owns the vehicle.
Driving license revocation: The driver will be disqualified from driving for a period of time or permanently.
Since the law was introduced, the police have seized more than 3,000 drivers from drunk drivers around the country. However, the vast majority of drunk drivers are not driving too fast. According to figures from the National Police, the trap mostly falls on drunk people.
