In Finland, speeding fines are calculated as a percentage of a person’s income, ensuring that everyone — regardless of wealth — pays a proportionally similar penalty. This progressive system recently produced one of the most expensive speeding tickets in the world. Finnish multimillionaire Anders Wiklöf, 76, was fined €121,000 (approximately $130,000) after being caught driving 82 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the Åland Islands. Wiklöf, who chairs a holding company with annual revenues of €350 million, claimed the speed limit changed suddenly and he did not have enough time to slow down. Despite his explanation, the fine stood. Because of his prior speeding offenses, he also received a 10-day suspension of his driver’s license. The massive penalty stems from Finland’s unique “day-fine” system. Under this model, police access a central taxpayer database to determine the offender’s daily disposable income, then calculate the fine accordingly. The goal is to make the punishment equally impactful for everyone, whether they earn minimum wage or millions per year. As a result, a routine traffic violation that might cost an average driver a few hundred euros can become a six-figure penalty for the ultra-wealthy — delivering the same financial sting to all.