There is no speed limit on sections of the German autobahn. So what exactly is the problem? A Czech millionaire simply took the opportunity to test the top speed of his Bugatti Chiron. But the German government does not see it that way. He’s furious!
Radim Passer – a Czech millionaire with a penchant for fast cars – thought it was a good idea to test the top speed of his Bugatti Chiron on the German autobahn. On an early Sunday morning on the A2 between Berlin and Hanover, he reached a maximum speed of 414 km/h.
On a dead straight A2 at 414 km/h in a Bugatti Chiron
Under the Youtube video that Passer published in early January, he wrote that safety was a priority. “This part of the A2 is straight and 10 kilometers long, with three lanes and a good overview.” Just to be sure, Passer also thanks God for the safety and the good conditions to reach 414 km/h.
German government finds Czech millionaire’s behavior irresponsible
But the German government believes that the Czech has endangered the safety of other road users. The video shows the Bugatti overtaking other cars at extremely high speed. In a statement, the Ministry of Transport points to the German traffic law, which states that road users must not behave in such a way that they are a danger to others.
On parts of the autobahn, a recommended speed of 130 km/h applies
On the autobahn, the recommended speed is 130 km/h. Passer is therefore not punishable with his 400 km/h fast Chiron. In the event of an accident, the judge can only determine that someone has behaved irresponsibly by driving so fast and that the liability therefore lies (partly) with that party.
In Germany, voices are rising to introduce a speed limit
In Germany, there have been calls for years to introduce a limit of 130 km/h on the autobahn. But every time there appears to be no political will. A recent study by the ADAC (the German equivalent of the ANWB) shows that 55 percent of its members want a speed limit.