Driver Caught at 215 km/h Claims Marriage Proposal Caused Speeding

Lithuanian police stopped a 42-year-old driver traveling at an astonishing 215 km/h, a speed far exceeding legal limits. The driver, who had two passengers in the vehicle, offered a rather unusual explanation for his excessive speed when questioned by authorities.

According to the driver's statement, the reason for his high-speed driving was a marriage proposal. However, the article does not specify whether the proposal was an attempt to avoid marriage, a rush to register it, or how speed was a factor in the situation. Police did not elaborate on this aspect of the driver's explanation.

As a consequence of his dangerous driving, the man will spend 15 days in detention. Additionally, his driver's license has been suspended for six months, and he will be required to retake his driving examination to regain the privilege of driving.

Police emphasized the significant risks associated with such high speeds, noting that a vehicle traveling at 215 km/h covers 60 meters in just one second – the average human reaction time. They illustrated the danger by comparing it to a car traveling at 110 km/h, which would have already reacted and stopped under similar conditions, while the speeding vehicle would still be traveling at 201 km/h.