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No, A Driver In Georgia Didn’t Get a $1.48 Million Speeding Ticket

A driver in Georgia recently received a speeding ticket for an astonishing amount of $1.48 million. However, it turns out that the high fine is not actually enforceable, and the driver doesn’t have to worry about paying such a massive amount.

The incident occurred when the Georgia State Patrol pulled over Connor Cato for driving at 90 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone. This is a violation of the state’s Super Speeder Law, which applies to anyone driving at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 mph on a highway. As a result, Cato was issued a mandatory court appearance and received an e-citation with a fine of $999,999.99 plus additional costs, leading to a notification of a $1.48 million fine.

However, according to a spokesperson from the City of Savannah, the enormous fine is not actually enforced. The reason behind the massive amount is that the software used by the police for super speeder tickets does not have a specific fine attached to them. The city authorities are working to adjust the language in e-citations to avoid confusion in the future.

In reality, the actual penalty for a speeding driver in Georgia cannot exceed $1,000 plus fees.

The Super Speeder Law requires drivers to pay any local fines for speeding, along with an additional $200 fee. If the ticket is not settled within 120 days, the state suspends the driver’s license and imposes an additional $50 charge. The fees collected from these penalties contribute to funding the trauma care hospital system in the state. This law has been in effect since January 1, 2010.

It is worth mentioning that some countries have different approaches to charging speeders. For instance, in Finland, fines are determined based on the person’s income. One example is a Finnish businessman named Anders Wiklöf, who received a ticket equivalent to $129,400 for going 51 mph in a 31-mph zone. The police also suspended his license for ten days. Similarly, Switzerland holds the record for the highest speeding ticket in the world, which can be as high as $1,091,340 and is based on the offender’s income.

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Disney+ to Raise Prices and Crack Down on Password Sharing

Disney has announced that it will be increasing the prices for its streaming services, following in the footsteps of its rival Netflix. In addition, Disney will soon be introducing ad-supported subscription packages in Europe and Canada, starting from November 1, 2023. However, Disney’s imitation of Netflix doesn’t stop there. Similar to Netflix, Disney is planning to crack down on password sharing.

During the company’s Q3 2023 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger emphasized that tackling password sharing is a top priority for Disney. Although specific details about enforcement methods were not provided, Iger stated that they are actively exploring solutions to address the issue. He also mentioned that subscriber agreements and policy terms will be updated later this year.

Disney might have taken inspiration from Netflix, as the latter reported positive revenue growth after implementing its own password crackdown. Additionally, Iger noted that the introduction of ad-tier subscriptions has had a positive impact on their financial statement, which explains why they are not raising prices for these options.