A MOTORCYCLIST in Palma (Mallorca) is facing criminal charges after being clocked doing 124km/h in a 50km/h zone.
The reckless rider was caught on August 29 at 3.42pm by a speed trap on Camí de Can Pastilla, a busy stretch near Palma’s coast, where local police had set up a static radar checkpoint.
According to Palma’s Local Police, the high-powered motorbike triggered the radar at a speed that qualifies as a serious criminal offence under Spain’s Penal Code.
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The offence carries tough penalties, including:
- Up to 6 months in prison
- Fines of up to 12 months’ salary
- Up to 90 days of community service
- A driving ban of up to 4 years
Authorities have already begun proceedings to track down and identify the biker and will be referring the case to the courts.
Palma Police issued a reminder to the public: “Speed limits exist to save lives. No thrill is worth the risk.”
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