Motorcyclist faces up to €4,000 fine after showing middle finger to speed camera
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- Police in Bjelovar accused an 18-year-old motorcyclist of violating public-order rules by showing a middle finger to a stationary speed camera.
- The incident allegedly occurred in April, when he was still a minor.
- The relevant offense carries a fine of €700 to €4,000, and police will propose a €700 penalty.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist in Bjelovar could face a fine of up to €4,000 after raising his middle finger at a stationary speed camera.
The motorcyclist was riding past the measuring device on Petra Biškupa Vene Street when he made the gesture with his left hand. Police said the act insulted and demeaned officers while they were carrying out their duties.
The incident reportedly took place in April, when the rider was still a minor. Bjelovar police completed their investigation and filed a complaint with the Municipal Court in Bjelovar for a public-order misdemeanor. The offense carries a fine ranging from €700 to €4,000, and police are proposing the minimum penalty.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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